First Article Inspector

DuPont™ Spectrum™; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 30,307 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

PTO

Holiday pay

Job summary

DuPont™ Spectrum™ in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is hiring for a Mechanical Inspector to perform inspections on various components ensuring compliance with customer specifications. The role involves preparing inspection reports, developing methods, and delegating tasks within a team.

The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of mechanical inspection experience and a preferred technical degree. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401k.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in mechanical inspection of injection molded and machined components.
• Ability to read and interpret customer specifications and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Perform and prepare reports for mechanical inspections according to specifications.
• Develop inspection methods using automated equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Delegate tasks related to inspections to team members.

Skills

Mechanical inspection

Blueprint reading

Statistical analysis

Coordination measuring machine (CMM)

Inspection method development

Education

Two-year technical degree preferred

3+ years of mechanical inspection experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Inspection And Measurement Responsibilities

• Perform and prepare reports for mechanical inspections on plastic, machined metal and assemblies per customer and Donatelle specifications
• Recommend and develop inspection methods using manual, vision and automated inspection precision metrology equipment
• Perform and prepare reports for first article, capability studies and gage R & R studies
• Read and interpret customer specifications and blueprints containing both linear and geometrically toleranced features
• Assist with delegating inspection related tasks (Gage R&R, capability studies) to Quality Inspectors and Quality Technicians

General Responsibilities

• Responsibility to protect Donatelle confidential information and Intellectual Property
• Follow safety requirements as outlined in the safety manual
• 10-15% travel to St. Louis Park facility may be required
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned

Education/Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Two year technical degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years experience in mechanical inspection of injection molded and machined components

Other Qualifications And Desired Skills

• ASQ Certified Mechanical Inspector certificate
• Training in basic statistics preferred
• Training in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints and specifications
• General computer skills including MS Excel and MS Word

Additional Information

• 2nd shift position, hours are from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., there is a shift differential for 2nd shift
• Hourly wage range: $22 to $32
• Company benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, holiday pay, and more

Position Requirements

• A completed 2-year vocational inspection program or equivalent on the job experience
• Course work in inspection, gauging and blueprint reading
• Exposure to injection molding in any capacity
• Working knowledge of mechanical inspection equipment, including Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)