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<p><strong>Now Hiring: 1st Shift Quality Control Technician</strong><br><strong>Location:</strong> Roscoe, IL<br><strong>Pay Range:</strong> $20 – $28 per hour, based on experience<br><strong>Sign-On Bonus:</strong> $1,000<br><strong>Walk-in Interviews Welcome</strong></p><p><strong>Join a Legacy of Precision and Innovation</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><h3>Why Schafer Industries?</h3><ul><li>Growth-oriented, stable company with a diversified customer base</li><li>Collaborative, safety-focused work environment where your input matters</li><li>Competitive pay and benefits including 401(k) match and tuition reimbursement</li><li>Paid training and development opportunities to advance your career</li><li>Air-conditioned and heated manufacturing facility</li><li>Culture rooted in our core values: Safety, Integrity, Responsibility, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement, and Accountability</li></ul><h3>Position Summary</h3><p>Schafer Gear Works in Roscoe, IL is seeking a <strong>1st Shift Quality Control Technician</strong> 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.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><p><strong>Inspection Duties:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform in-process and final inspections using visual, dimensional, and functional evaluation techniques</li><li>Maintain proper documentation of inspection results and non-conformances</li><li>Inspect prototypes and special setups, assist with set-up verification, and manage the movement of materials in and out of the lab</li><li>Conduct receiving inspections on incoming materials, including certification verification and MRP system entry</li><li>Manage and calibrate inspection tools, gauges, and measurement equipment</li></ul><p><strong>Process Control Support:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in the development and maintenance of Quality Management System (QMS) documentation</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to increase product and system capability</li><li>Participate in product testing, troubleshooting, and team-based improvement initiatives</li></ul><p><strong>Documentation and Communication:</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure proper labeling of inspected materials</li><li>Maintain accurate records of inspections, certifications, and calibration</li><li>Communicate inspection results and any quality concerns effectively to the quality and production teams</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>High school diploma or GED required; two or more years of experience as a quality technician in metalworking preferred</li><li>Familiarity with gear metrology and gear nomenclature is a plus</li><li>Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical procedures</li><li>Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office and quality data collection systems</li><li>Certification such as ASQ-CQI or ASQ-CQT preferred</li><li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail</li></ul><h3>Measurement Tools Experience</h3><p>Candidates should be proficient in the use of various tools and systems including:</p><ul><li>Calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, thread and plug gages</li><li>Optical comparators and profile projectors</li><li>Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM)</li><li>Gear inspection tools (computerized gear checkers, Vari-roll, M&amp;M fixtures)</li><li>Sunnen ID gages, Marposs, air gages, hardness testers</li><li>Surface plate methods and equipment</li></ul><h3>Working Environment</h3><ul><li>Air-conditioned and heated manufacturing facility</li><li>Potential exposure to dust, solvents, oils, and industrial materials</li><li>Full-time, on-site position with 100% presence required unless otherwise approved by a supervisor</li></ul><p><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>As a federal subcontractor, Schafer Industries also implements proactive measures to ensure compliance with equal employment regulations.</p>

Schafer Industries

Quality Control Technician

<p>Atomic Machines is ushering in a new era of micromanufacturing with its Matter Compiler™ technology. This full-stack technology enables new classes of micromachines to be designed and built by offering manufacturing processes and a materials library that is inaccessible to semiconductor manufacturing methods. It promises to unlock MEMS manufacturing for the many device classes frustrated by semiconductor methods and to open up entirely new product classes. The Matter Compiler™ technology fully realizes the digital manufacturing dream: bits and raw materials go in, and complete, functional micromachines come out.&nbsp; The Atomic Machines team has also created an exciting first device – one that was only made possible by the existence of the Matter Compiler™ technology – that we will be unveiling to the world soon.</p><p>Our offices are in Emeryville and Santa Clara, California.</p><h3><strong>About the Role:</strong></h3><p>This role will begin on the&nbsp;<strong>day shift (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)</strong>&nbsp;to support initial ramp-up and training. Within the first six months, it will transition to a&nbsp;<strong>permanent night shift</strong>, operating from&nbsp;<strong>12:30 AM to 9:00 AM</strong>.</p><p>This role is based in Emeryville. As a Machine Shop Tech, you will be partnering with our prototype machinists to create unique and innovative parts that will go directly into the Matter Compiler™! This role is critical to ensuring our machine shop is running smoothly. You will be ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality production by preparing and cutting stock materials to specified dimensions, operating machinery to produce precision components, deburring parts to meet specifications, and inspecting parts to verify accuracy and compliance with design tolerances. You should have attention to detail, commitment to quality, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.</p><h3><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></h3><ul><li>You will be loading stock material, tooling, and operating a CNC mill or CNC lathe.</li><li>In charge of cutting parts using laser and waterjet cutters.</li><li>Preparing and cutting stock materials.</li><li>Parts of your day will see you deburr, wash, and package machined parts.</li><li>Use inspection tools to verify correct dimensions and tolerances.</li><li>Maintain a schedule to check and top off coolant and fluids in machines.</li><li>Organize work areas, put tools away, and clean equipment and surfaces.</li><li>Perform basic equipment maintenance.</li></ul><h3><strong>What You’ll Need:</strong></h3><ul><li>A first-principles mindset — You question assumptions, break problems down to fundamentals, and prefer root-cause solutions over pattern-matching.</li><li>1–5 years of experience in a machine shop environment.</li><li>Comfort using basic shop equipment (bandsaws, belt sanders, drill presses, etc.).</li><li>Experience with manual milling and lathes.</li><li>Good communication, math skills, logical thinking, and vision.</li><li>Ability to lift heavy items (up to 50 lbs) as needed.</li><li>High school diploma or GED required.</li></ul><h3><strong>Bonus Points For:</strong></h3><ul><li>Experience operating CNC mills and CNC lathes (any model).</li><li>Hit the ground running by machining parts on a CNC mill or lathe (Extra bonus).</li><li>Familiarity with Fusion and Fusion CAM (or any other CAM package).</li><li>Basic metrology skills and working knowledge of GD&amp;T.</li></ul>

Atomic Machines

Machine Shop Technician (12:30am - 9:00am)

<p>Atomic Machines is ushering in a new era of micromanufacturing with its Matter Compiler™ technology. This full-stack technology enables new classes of micromachines to be designed and built by offering manufacturing processes and a materials library that is inaccessible to semiconductor manufacturing methods. It promises to unlock MEMS manufacturing for the many device classes frustrated by semiconductor methods and to open up entirely new product classes. The Matter Compiler™ technology fully realizes the digital manufacturing dream: bits and raw materials go in, and complete, functional micromachines come out.&nbsp; The Atomic Machines team has also created an exciting first device – one that was only made possible by the existence of the Matter Compiler™ technology – that we will be unveiling to the world soon.</p><p>Our offices are in Emeryville and Santa Clara, California.</p><h3><strong>About the Role:</strong></h3><p>This position operates on a&nbsp;<strong>standard schedule of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM</strong>.</p><p>This role is based in Emeryville. As a Machine Shop Tech, you will be partnering with our prototype machinists to create unique and innovative parts that will go directly into the Matter Compiler™! This role is critical to ensuring our machine shop is running smoothly. You will be ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality production by preparing and cutting stock materials to specified dimensions, operating machinery to produce precision components, deburring parts to meet specifications, and inspecting parts to verify accuracy and compliance with design tolerances. You should have attention to detail, commitment to quality, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.</p><h3><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></h3><ul><li>You will be loading stock material, tooling, and operating a CNC mill or CNC lathe.</li><li>In charge of cutting parts using laser and waterjet cutters.</li><li>Preparing and cutting stock materials.</li><li>Parts of your day will see you deburr, wash, and package machined parts.</li><li>Use inspection tools to verify correct dimensions and tolerances.</li><li>Maintain a schedule to check and top off coolant and fluids in machines.</li><li>Organize work areas, put tools away, and clean equipment and surfaces.</li><li>Perform basic equipment maintenance.</li></ul><h3><strong>What You’ll Need:</strong></h3><ul><li>A first-principles mindset — You question assumptions, break problems down to fundamentals, and prefer root-cause solutions over pattern-matching.</li><li>1–5 years of experience in a machine shop environment.</li><li>Comfort using basic shop equipment (bandsaws, belt sanders, drill presses, etc.).</li><li>Experience with manual milling and lathes.</li><li>Good communication, math skills, logical thinking, and vision.</li><li>Ability to lift heavy items (up to 50 lbs) as needed.</li><li>High school diploma or GED required.</li></ul><h3><strong>Bonus Points For:</strong></h3><ul><li>Experience operating CNC mills and CNC lathes (any model).</li><li>Hit the ground running by machining parts on a CNC mill or lathe (Extra bonus).</li><li>Familiarity with Fusion and Fusion CAM (or any other CAM package).</li><li>Basic metrology skills and working knowledge of GD&amp;T.</li></ul>

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