2nd Shift Quality Technician – Precision & Impact

Metal-Craft-Machine-; Lake Orono Estates (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with profit sharing

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Job summary

METAL CRAFT, a precision machining company in Elk River, MN, seeks a Quality Technician (2nd shift) to ensure materials and finished goods meet all standards. Expect first piece setup, FAI reporting, and continuous inspection using calipers, micrometers, CMM, and vision systems.

The role requires 2–5 years QA experience, a HS diploma or GED (associates preferred), and a strong focus on quality, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; associates degree in Quality Assurance or related manufacturing field preferred.
• Minimum 2-5 years quality assurance experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct receiving, in-process, final inspections, and first piece setup utilizing appropriate measurement tools to verify dimensional and functional requirements.
• Conduct visual examination of product per customer specs and company standards.
• Prepare, maintain, and review inspection reports.
• Perform containment to prevent defects and support lean initiatives.
• Support engineering with data collection and product reviews.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality mindset

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in QA (preferred)

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

CMM

Vision inspection equipment

Go/No-Go gauges

GD&T

Engineering drawings

MS Office

Job description

METAL CRAFT, a precision machining company in Elk River, MN, seeks a Quality Technician (2nd shift) to ensure materials and finished goods meet all standards. Expect first piece setup, FAI reporting, and continuous inspection using calipers, micrometers, CMM, and vision systems.

The role requires 2–5 years QA experience, a HS diploma or GED (associates preferred), and a strong focus on quality, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.