Quality Control Inspector – 1st Shift, Career Growth

City of Shakopee, MN; Gonzales (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Gonzales, LA is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to ensure product quality from start to finish. You will inspect at various production stages, verify dimensions with micrometers, calipers, and gauges, and interpret drawings to confirm conformity with specifications and standards.

This role emphasizes precise data logging and collaborative problem-solving. You will contribute to quality procedures and support shop personnel to sustain high-quality output in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with precision measuring tools and instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and Microsoft Excel for data entry, tracking, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections at various stages of production to ensure compliance with design, customer specifications, and industry standards.
• Utilize precision measuring tools and instruments to verify product dimensions and tolerances.
• Analyze and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documents to ensure product conformity.
• Identify and communicate non-conformances, deviations, and quality issues to machine shop supervisor, engineers, and relevant stakeholders.
• Document inspection results, maintain accurate quality records, and prepare reports.
• Participate in the development and implementation of quality control procedures and processes.
• Collaborate with team members to improve product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Provide guidance and support to machine shop operators on quality-related matters, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Conduct non-destructive examination (NDE) testing on materials and products using methods such as visual inspection, magnetic particle inspection, ultrasonic testing, radiography, etc.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints/drawings

ERP experience (Oracle preferred)

Microsoft Excel

NDE knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Gages/Precision instruments

CMM

Job description

Emerson in Gonzales, LA is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to ensure product quality from start to finish. You will inspect at various production stages, verify dimensions with micrometers, calipers, and gauges, and interpret drawings to confirm conformity with specifications and standards.

This role emphasizes precise data logging and collaborative problem-solving. You will contribute to quality procedures and support shop personnel to sustain high-quality output in a fast-paced environment