Quality & Shipping Technician

AIR-LAKE MACHINE & WELDING, INC; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 31,684 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k)

Quarterly bonus program

Air-conditioned shop

Job summary

AIR-LAKE MACHINE & WELDING, INC in Lakeville, MN is looking for a detail-oriented individual to join as an Inspection and Quality Specialist. You will be responsible for inspecting incoming materials, packing shipments, and supporting various shop functions.

The position offers a pay range of $23–$32/hr based on experience, alongside health and dental insurance, a quarterly bonus program, and a 4.5-day work week. Join a growing team that values precision and ownership in every task.

Qualifications

• Sharp eye for detail and genuine care about getting things right.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience in a machine shop, manufacturing, warehouse, or shipping environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials and parts for quality and consistency.
• Pack and document outgoing shipments according to standards.
• Provide general shop support, ensuring cleanliness and efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to read mechanical drawings

Familiarity with precision measurement tools

Reliable organization

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Forklift

Job description

Air-Lake Machine & Manufacturing — Lakeville, MN

Full-time

$23–$32/hr DOE

First Shift

Schedule

• Monday–Thursday, 6:00 am–3:30 pm.
• Friday, 6:00 am–10:00 am.
• A long weekend every week — that’s our standard schedule, not a special perk.

What You’ll Be Doing

This is a key role in a precision custom job shop. You’re the person who makes sure what comes in is right and what goes out is right — and you keep the shop moving in between. No two days are identical.

Inspection & Quality

Incoming material and parts inspection — verify dimensions, material certs, and conformance to drawings using precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges)

• In-process and final inspection of machined parts against customer blueprints and tolerances.
• Pack and document outgoing shipments to customer and quality standards.
• Strong on the shipping and shop side but haven’t done formal inspection? We’re willing to train the right person — bring the attention to detail and we’ll teach the rest.

Shipping & Receiving

• Receive and unload inbound freight; operate forklift as needed.
• Prepare, pack, and ship finished parts — domestic and freight carriers.
• Maintain accurate receiving and shipping records.

Finishing & Shop Support

• Deburring, cleaning, and polishing finished parts.
• Painting and surface prep as required.
• Sawing material to length in support of production.
• General shop support — keeping the floor clean, organized, and running efficiently.

What We’re Looking For

• A sharp eye for detail and genuine care about getting things right — this matters more than a specific background.
• Some ability to read mechanical drawings is a strong plus; willingness to learn is required.
• Familiarity with precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers) preferred — we’ll train if needed.
• Prior experience in a machine shop, manufacturing, warehouse, or shipping environment preferred.
• Forklift certified or willing to obtain certification (we’ll support this).
• Reliable, organized, and comfortable managing multiple tasks independently.
• Team-first attitude — in a small shop, everyone’s contribution is visible and valued.

What We Offer

• Pay: $23–$32/hr depending on experience; inspection skills and print reading move you toward the top of the range.
• Schedule: 4.5-day work week, every week.
• Quarterly bonus program.
• Health and dental insurance.
• 401(k).
• Air-conditioned shop.
• Variety — this role touches nearly every part of the operation.
• A company that values attention to detail and rewards people who take ownership.

About Air-Lake Machine & Manufacturing

We’re a precision custom job shop in Lakeville serving industrial customers across the Upper Midwest. We specialize in complex, close-tolerance machining — repairs, custom builds, and production runs in steel, stainless, and aluminum. Quality isn’t a department here; it’s everyone’s job, and this role sits at the center of it.

We’re a growing shop and we’re looking for people who want to be part of that growth long‑term.

Air‑Lake Machine & Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.