Quality Technician

Oberg Industries; Buffalo Township (ND); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Year-end profit sharing

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Annual increases

Flexible start times

Air conditioned environment

Job summary

Oberg Industries in North Dakota is seeking a Quality Technician to advance in a quality-focused role, learning advanced inspection techniques and working with precision components.

You will perform in-process and final inspections, use calipers, micrometers, gauges, and CMM equipment, analyze data, and support continuous improvement with engineering and customers.

Qualifications

• Two years of quality inspection experience in manufacturing; 3–5 years preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, GD&T and engineering specifications.
• Strong measurement technique knowledge and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, setup, first-piece, final, and receiving inspections on precision components.
• Inspect parts with calipers, micrometers, indicators, height gauges, and other equipment.
• Support FAI, Capability Studies, SPC, Gage R&R, PPAP, and APQP activities.
• Verify conformance using blueprints and GD&T requirements.
• Analyze inspection data and prepare quality reports for continuous improvement.
• Calibrate and maintain measurement equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers to resolve issues.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Review tooling and launches to ensure quality from start to finish.
• Maintain accurate records and quality documentation.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Manufacturing experience

Reading blueprints & GD&T

Precision measurement techniques

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Indicators

Height gauges

Microscopes

Granite surface plates

Automated inspection systems

Job description

Ready to take the next step beyond the production floor? Oberg Industries offers an opportunity as a Quality Technician to move into a quality-focused role where you can learn advanced inspection techniques, work with precision components, and grow your career with a stable, family-owned manufacturing leader.

At Oberg Industries, quality is built into every part we produce. We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician with a strong manufacturing background who takes pride in ensuring precision, accuracy, and customer satisfaction. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced inspection equipment, support critical quality initiatives, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and customers in a fast-paced precision manufacturing environment.

How You’ll Make a Difference:

• Perform in-process, setup, first-piece, final, and receiving inspections on precision manufactured components.
• Inspect parts using precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, indicators, height gauges, microscopes, granite surface plates, and automated inspection systems.
• Support First Article Inspections (FAI), Capability Studies, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Gage R&R studies, PPAP, and APQP activities.
• Verify product conformance using blueprints, engineering specifications, GD&T requirements, and quality plans.
• Analyze inspection data and prepare reports that support quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Calibrate and maintain measurement and inspection equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers to resolve quality concerns and improve product quality.
• Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing and inspection issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Review new tooling and product launches to ensure quality requirements are met from the start of production.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, quality documentation, and in-process inspection procedures.
• Utilize computers and automated inspection technology to record results and manage quality data.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional work environment while following all company safety procedures.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Minimum 2 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment (3-5 years preferred).
• Hands-on manufacturing experience, preferably in precision machining, metal stamping, tooling, or related industries.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T requirements.
• Strong understanding of precision measurement techniques and inspection methods.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify, diagnose, and resolve quality-related issues.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, or similar quality system experience preferred.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or otherwise able to comply with U.S. export regulations.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship.

Why Choose Oberg Industries?

• Work with state-of-the-art inspection and manufacturing technology.
• Be part of a team that supports aerospace, defense, automotive, and advanced manufacturing industries.
• Competitive wages, quarterly bonus opportunities, and year-end profit sharing.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Career growth opportunities within a stable, family-owned company known for precision and innovation.

Oberg Industries Benefit Highlights:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% premium coverage)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Opt-out reimbursement for medical coverage
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Annual Profit-Sharing contributions
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Annual increases
• Quarterly bonuses
• Flexible start times
• Air conditioned, temperature-controlled environment
• Clean, bright, and modern facilities
• High focus on family, work-life balance
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Collaborative and safety-focused work environment

About Oberg Industries:

Oberg Industries LLC is a local, family-owned, contract manufacturer and supply chain integrator providing tooling/metal stamping and precision machining services to many well-known companies around the world. Our passion is for precision manufacturing, and our breadth of expertise enables us to provide cost-effective manufacturing solutions for the most demanding and complex production challenges for our customers. Our highly trained workforce plays a pivotal role in our ability to produce high quality parts. At Oberg Industries, you will join a team of amazing people who treat each other like family, while working with products that are improving and saving people’s lives each and every day. Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting www.oberg.com.

At Oberg Industries, LLC we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. No question on this application form is intended to solicit information about an applicant’s protected characteristics, if any. In addition, the Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental disabilities of applicants.