Quality Inspection 4 - Multiple Shifts – Federal Ammunition

The Kinetic Group; Anoka (MN); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kinetic Group in Anoka, MN is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure products meet quality standards. You will collect samples, perform visual and dimensional inspections, and document results, communicating issues to Operations as needed.

This role emphasizes safety, 5S compliance, and collaboration within a team. The position involves 12-hour shifts, ongoing training, and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to learn to use computers and precision measuring devices within 30 days.
• Must be able to work 12 hours on assigned shift.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• No disciplinary action at a report of Conference level or about in the past 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Collect product samples and perform visual and dimensional inspection.
• Inspect/audit loaded rounds.
• Follow 5S and clean up protocols.
• Communicate quality issues to Operations when identified.
• Disassemble and handle ammunition components and products.
• Fill out paperwork and maintain inspection records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Learn to use computers

SPC

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Gages

Computers

Calculator

Copier/Printer

Job description

Job Description As the Quality Inspector you will work safely and maintain all quality standards; thereby ensuring customers receive quality products. Duties include collecting product samples, visual and dimensional inspection, and inspection documentation. Communicates with Operations when there are quality issues discovered. This position reports to the Quality Assurance Manager and is based out of our Anoka Location. Available Shifts: V: Mon, Tues, Wed, and every other Thurs 7am-7pm U: Mon, Tues, Wed, and every other Thurs 7pm-7am P: Fri, Sat, Sun, and every other Thurs 7am-7pm Q: Fri, Sat, Sun, and every other Thurs 7pm-7am *Please note your desired shift(s) on your resume or application when applying for this position. What you’ll do: Safety – Follow all rules and procedures; keep area neat and orderly; report all existing or potential safety hazards/issues to leadership immediately. Utilize Safety Observation system. Environmental/hazardous waste – Understand and follow all procedures. Quality – Understand all product quality requirements and procedures, insure they are met. Notify leadership of excessive defective levels. Understand how defects can impact final customers including Law Enforcement and Military. Teamwork – Be an effective team member. Continuous Improvement – Contribute your ideas through the Kaizen card process. Work the hours scheduled for the assigned shift plus overtime as needed. Disassemble and handle ammunition components and products Fill out paperwork. Inspect/audit loaded rounds. Follow 5S and clean up protocols. Perform other duties as assigned. Experience you bring: High School Diploma/GED. 18 years of age or older. Must have demonstrated strong organizational skills and strong work ethic. No disciplinary action at a report of Conference level or about in the past 12 months. Must be able to learn to use computers and/or precision measuring devices within 30 days. Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing Must be able to work 12 hours on assigned shift. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment Ability to work independently without continual supervision You might have: Experience working in a manufacturing environment (high volume preferred.) SPC – Statistical process control experience Gauging experience Physical Requirements: Standing and moving for about 90% of the time. Reaching, handling, fingering and manual dexterity to assemble and inspect. Occasional lifting and moving objects up to 50 lbs. Near vision for detecting quality defects. Must have normal color vision and normal depth perception capability. Climbing, stooping, bending and crouching on a daily basis. Mental Requirements: High level of mental attentiveness for safety, quality and to manipulate and visually inspect small parts. Reading and basic math comprehension to understand and interpret training guides, standard operating procedures, and quality information (charts, graphs, etc.). Interpersonal communication skills to facilitate problem-solving and to function effectively as part of a work team. (Reasoning Ability) Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Equipment Used: Operation of hand tools, Gages, telephone, calculator, personal computer, copier/printer. Working Environment: Manufacturing floor environment is subject to exposure to noise, vibration, summer heat, moving objects and mechanical equipment hazards. Work is often done as an individual, but may also work with the team. Work Environment: Employee work assignments may include tasks working with and/or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to all employees to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations. Pay Range: $24.25 - $34.02 The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer. We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission! Our Postings are not intended for distribution to or use in any jurisdiction, country or territory where such distribution or use would violate local law or would subject us to any regulations in another jurisdiction, country or territory. We reserve the right to limit our Postings in any jurisdiction, country or territory. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulation (EAR) Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national; (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (a/k/a green card holder); (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1157; or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Gun Control Act Requirements: It is unlawful for these categories of persons to possess (for business or personal reasons) firearms or ammunition: (i) convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; (ii) fugitive from justice; (iii) unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance (as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substance Act 21 U.S.C. 802); (iv) who has been adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to any mental institution; (v) illegal alien; (vi) discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions; (vii) who has renounced his or her United States Citizenship; (viii) who is subject to a court order restraining the person from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child of the intimate partner; or (ix) who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. Across The Kinetic Group, we rally for the customer by fostering collaboration, sharing insights and scaling competencies. We engineer our products in ways that match the drive of the people who put them to work in the field, on the course and on the battlefield. We’re not just a name on the door — we are the people developing the products that help customers the world over. The Kinetic Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without to regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristics protected by law. The EEO Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail].