Quality Assurance Inspector | 4-Day Week & Stop-Work Authority

Owen Industries; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/AD&D coverage

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

9 paid holidays + PTO accrual

Job summary

NPS Metals, part of Owen Industries, is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector for the 1st shift in Fargo, ND. You will perform weekly tool and gauge checks, verify operator forms, and conduct inspections of flat, formed, and machined parts, with authority to stop production when standards aren't met.

The role requires 1–2 years in manufacturing or QA, reading blueprints, and proficiency with precision measuring tools and Excel.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in manufacturing or quality assurance.
• Comfortable reading and interpreting blueprints/technical drawings.
• Hands-on experience with precision measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Basic proficiency with computers and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly tool and gauge checks to ensure measurement accuracy.
• Verify operator forms and system entries for alignment.
• Conduct random inspections on flat, formed, and machined parts against specs.
• Approve conforming parts with QC sticker or quarantine non-conforming items.
• Collaborate with Quality Manager to investigate suspect materials and resolve issues.
• Complete final visual inspections and verify shipping details.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Quality control

Stop-work authority

Communication

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Excel

Job description

NPS Metals, part of Owen Industries, is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector for the 1st shift in Fargo, ND. You will perform weekly tool and gauge checks, verify operator forms, and conduct inspections of flat, formed, and machined parts, with authority to stop production when standards aren't met.

The role requires 1–2 years in manufacturing or QA, reading blueprints, and proficiency with precision measuring tools and Excel.