Quality Control Technician

Now Hiring: 1st Shift Quality Control Technician
Location: Roscoe, IL
Pay Range: $20 – $28 per hour, based on experience
Sign-On Bonus: $1,000
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Join a Legacy of Precision and Innovation

Schafer Industries, established in 1934, is a premier supplier of off-highway axles and precision gearing solutions. With locations in Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio, Schafer Industries proudly serves a diverse range of industries including aerospace, defense, oil and gas, electric mobility, construction, heavy-duty trucking, and agriculture.

We are one of the few manufacturers offering integrated axle solutions to the growing off-highway electric vehicle market. Our mission is to deliver superior products and services by leveraging world-class capabilities and creating lasting value for our customers, employees, shareholders, and communities.

Why Schafer Industries?

• Growth-oriented, stable company with a diversified customer base
• Collaborative, safety-focused work environment where your input matters
• Competitive pay and benefits including 401(k) match and tuition reimbursement
• Paid training and development opportunities to advance your career
• Air-conditioned and heated manufacturing facility
• Culture rooted in our core values: Safety, Integrity, Responsibility, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement, and Accountability

Position Summary

Schafer Gear Works in Roscoe, IL is seeking a 1st Shift Quality Control Technician to join our quality assurance team. The technician will play a key role in inspecting in-process, incoming, and finished goods to ensure strict adherence to dimensional, functional, and visual quality standards. The successful candidate will support process control, maintain documentation, and promote continuous improvement across operations.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection Duties:

• Perform in-process and final inspections using visual, dimensional, and functional evaluation techniques
• Maintain proper documentation of inspection results and non-conformances
• Inspect prototypes and special setups, assist with set-up verification, and manage the movement of materials in and out of the lab
• Conduct receiving inspections on incoming materials, including certification verification and MRP system entry
• Manage and calibrate inspection tools, gauges, and measurement equipment

Process Control Support:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of Quality Management System (QMS) documentation
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase product and system capability
• Participate in product testing, troubleshooting, and team-based improvement initiatives

Documentation and Communication:

• Ensure proper labeling of inspected materials
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, certifications, and calibration
• Communicate inspection results and any quality concerns effectively to the quality and production teams

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; two or more years of experience as a quality technician in metalworking preferred
• Familiarity with gear metrology and gear nomenclature is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical procedures
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office and quality data collection systems
• Certification such as ASQ-CQI or ASQ-CQT preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Measurement Tools Experience

Candidates should be proficient in the use of various tools and systems including:

• Calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, thread and plug gages
• Optical comparators and profile projectors
• Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM)
• Gear inspection tools (computerized gear checkers, Vari-roll, M&M fixtures)
• Sunnen ID gages, Marposs, air gages, hardness testers
• Surface plate methods and equipment

Working Environment

• Air-conditioned and heated manufacturing facility
• Potential exposure to dust, solvents, oils, and industrial materials
• Full-time, on-site position with 100% presence required unless otherwise approved by a supervisor

Equal Opportunity Employer

Schafer Industries is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

As a federal subcontractor, Schafer Industries also implements proactive measures to ensure compliance with equal employment regulations.