Manufacturing Inspector

Tech Etch; Litchfield (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid Time Off – 20 vacation days and 9

Health coverage

FSAs

401(k) with company match

Wellness incentive program

EAP

Tuition assistance

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Tech Etch in Minnesota seeks a Metal Inspector to verify part quality through visual and dimensional checks, remove parts from sheets, and prepare items for shipment. The role requires careful attention to documentation and precise measurement using micrometers and gauges.

You will work with inspection equipment, follow instructions, and support process improvements to reduce costs and increase throughput in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Read and follow instructions on traveler and documentation to complete tasks.
• Accurately record manufacturing lot information and measurements.
• Work under direct supervision and follow instructions to process parts.
• Inspect parts using a microscope to verify conformance with criteria.
• Remove parts from sheet using scissors or clippers.
• Use drop gauges and hand-held micrometers to measure thickness.
• Identify opportunities to improve inspection for cost reduction and speed.
• Perform solder assemblies using fixtures and soldering unit.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow instructions on traveler and documentation to complete tasks.
• Record manufacturing lot information and measurements accurately.
• Work under supervision to correctly process parts and meet acceptance criteria.
• Inspect parts with a microscope to ensure conformance with criteria.
• Remove parts from sheets using scissors or clippers as needed.
• Measure thickness with drop gauges and micrometers.
• Suggest inspection improvements to reduce costs and speed up processing.
• Complete solder assemblies using fixtures and soldering equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Reading instructions

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Microscope inspection

Tools

Micrometer

Drop gauges

Soldering equipment

Job description

Summary/Objective

The Metal Inspector verifies the quality of parts by visual inspection and dimensional verification to documented criteria, removes parts from the sheet, and packages parts for shipment.

Description

Summary/Objective

The Metal Inspector verifies the quality of parts by visual inspection and dimensional verification to documented criteria, removes parts from the sheet, and packages parts for shipment.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Read and follow instructions on a traveler and other company documentation to complete required tasks.
• Correctly fill out company documentation to accurately record manufacturing lot information, measurements, etc.
• Work under direct supervision and in accordance with instructions and techniques to correctly process parts.
• Inspect parts using a microscope to determine conformance with company and customer inspection criteria.
• Remove parts from a sheet using scissors, clippers depending on the part.
• Use drop gauges and hand held micrometers to measure material thickness.
• Identify and make recommendations for inspection improvement opportunities to help lower part costs and make parts quicker to process through the inspection department and the plant.
• Perform process to complete solder assemblies, using fixtures, ring light, solder and soldering unit.

Competencies

• Ability to have good hand/eye coordination, attention to detail and learn new operations within the department.
• Able to understand the quality criteria instructions.
• Ability to follow acceptance quality criteria.
• Organizational skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to complete tasks on time for delivery.
• Being able to work with a team in a quick pace environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm and Full‑time Second Shift Monday through Thursday 2:00pm – 12:30am. Occasional overtime as deemed by management and production needs. Regular attendance is an essential function of the job.

Why Join Tech Etch?

At Tech Etch, we engineer precision components that power the medical, aerospace, and electronics industries. As an employee‑owned company, every person on our team has a voice—and a stake in our collective success. We promote from within, invest in continuous learning, and create a workplace where your attention to detail and commitment to quality can truly make an impact.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Competitive pay with performance‑based bonus opportunities
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—You’re not just an employee, you’re an owner
• Generous Paid Time Off—20 vacation days and 10 holidays annually
• Affordable Health Coverage—Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• 401(k) with company match
• Wellness Incentive Program—Rewards for taking care of your health
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)—Confidential support when you need it
• Tuition Assistance & Career Development Pathways
• Quarterly & individual performance bonuses

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Founded in 1964, Tech Etch operates facilities in Plymouth, MA; Fall River, MA; and Litchfield, MN

ISO 9001:2015 & AM9100D certified

Salary Range

$17.50-$25.00/hour. This is the full salary range for the position. Most new hires can expect to start around $17.50/hour. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and internal equity.