Precision Receiving Inspector

Data Sciences International (DSI); Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Data Sciences, a division of Harvard Bioscience, is seeking a Receiving Inspection Technician for the St. Paul site.

The role ensures conformance of incoming materials to drawings and specifications, records results, and collaborates with Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to support timely material disposition and uninterrupted production. The successful candidate will inspect materials with calipers, micrometers, gauges, and related equipment, review supplier documentation, and

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in receiving inspection or related quality environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, inspection instructions, and purchase requirements.
• Working knowledge of dimensional inspection methods and common measurement tools.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and ability to document nonconforming conditions.
• Experience using JD Edwards and/or other ERP or quality management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate across Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, and Suppliers.
• Organize and prioritize multiple inspections while adapting to production needs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials, components, assemblies, and finished goods against drawings, specs, POs, approved samples, and inspection plans.
• Use calipers, micrometers, gauges, optical equipment, and other tools to verify dimensional and visual requirements.
• Review supplier documentation for completeness and conformance.
• Document inspection results in quality and ERP systems; maintain inspection records.
• Identify, label, segregate, and process nonconforming material; initiate nonconformance records.
• Communicate inspection status and material priorities to Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, Receiving, and Production teams.
• Maintain calibrated inspection equipment and verify tools are within calibration.
• Support supplier-quality investigations, corrective actions, audits, first-article inspections, and continuous-improvement activities.
• Follow established quality procedures, safety requirements, and good documentation practices.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Dimensional inspection

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Metrology training

Tools

JD Edwards

ERP/QMS software

Job description

Data Sciences, a division of Harvard Bioscience, is seeking a Receiving Inspection Technician for the St. Paul site.

The role ensures conformance of incoming materials to drawings and specifications, records results, and collaborates with Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to support timely material disposition and uninterrupted production. The successful candidate will inspect materials with calipers, micrometers, gauges, and related equipment, review supplier documentation, and