Quality Technician

Metal-Craft-Machine-; Lake Orono Estates (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401K

Profit sharing

Holiday pay

PTO

Job summary

METAL CRAFT in Elk River, MN is seeking a Detail-oriented Quality Technician to ensure dimensional and functional compliance. You will perform in-process checks, assist with FAI reports, and contribute to process improvements with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma (QA-related degree preferred) and 0–2 years QA experience, with knowledge of inspection tools and GD&T. This full-time role offers a stable environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; QA-related degree preferred.
• 0–2 years of quality assurance experience expected.
• Familiarity with inspection equipment and basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Verify dimensional and functional requirements using inspection tools.
• Conduct in-process validations and monitor quality of processes.
• Maintain containment activities to prevent defects.
• Prepare First Article Inspection (FAI) reports for customers.
• Develop and maintain control charts for process monitoring and improvement.
• Assist with internal and external audit support and corrective actions.

Skills

Measurement tools

GD&T knowledge

QA documentation

MS Office

Team communication

Education

High School diploma

QA-related degree preferred

Tools

CMM

Vision inspection

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

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Quality Technician

Full Time Technical Metal Craft, Elk River, MN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1524

Salary Range: $21.00 To $28.00 Hourly

METAL CRAFT, located in Elk River, MN is a precision machining company. Our company mission is to provide custom precision manufacturing and innovative services to medical, aviation, space, defense, and emerging high-tech industries.

We are seeking a QUALITY TECHNICIAN to join our team! An ideal candidate is a talented individual that is passionate about their work and committed to quality, service, excellence, and innovation.

Our Culture is best in class!

Built right. Every time is not just a slogan. A career at METAL CRAFT is rewarding for far more reasons than you might imagine. We build things that make a difference in people’s lives. We understand there are lots of choices out there, that is why for over 40 years we have been providing stability, a safe and clean environment, challenging work and are invested in the growth of our people to take them as far as they want to go. At METAL CRAFT, your experience and expertise are highly valued, your contributions are recognized, and your professional goals are supported.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use appropriate measuring tools and equipment to verify dimensional and functional requirements.
• Conduct in-process validations, in-process inspections, and monitoring, analyzing the quality of manufacturing processes and products.
• Perform containment activities preventing potential or additional quality defects.
• Perform formal documented First Article Inspection (FAI) reports for internal and external customers.
• Make recommendations to develop and maintain control charts for monitoring / improving performance.
• Aid in performing product reviews and analysis to determine cause and/or disposition.
• Assist with internal and external audit support.
• Problem solve for both product and manufacturing processes.
• Effectively communicate with cross-functional areas
• Assist in developing and maintaining control charts for monitoring / improving performance.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma; preferred a diploma or associates degree in Quality Assurance or related manufacturing
• Minimum 0-2 years quality assurance experience

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• General knowledge in use of standard inspection equipment and basic hand tools, such as: calipers, micrometers, steel rules, pin gages, go-no-go gages, CMM and Vision equipment
• General knowledge of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), engineering drawings and specifications, sampling techniques, and safety information.
• General familiarity with ISO 13485, AS 9100, FDA Quality System Regulations, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• General knowledge in problem solving and decision making skills and the ability to think independently.
• Ability to demonstrate a record of good performance in meeting high standards of quality, quantity and dependability (attendance and punctuality).
• Good listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work well with others.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be detail oriented to keep accurate records and files.
• Show initiative in work by being a self-starter, suggesting new ideas for completing a job, giving input as to how to improve the efficiency of a job, and organizing work time in order to complete jobs in a timely matter.

CORE VALUES

• People – We can do it
• Innovation– We work together
• Quality – We do what’s right

Monday – Thursday 5 AM – 3:30PM plus overtime as needed

Non-exempt (hourly)

Benefits Eligible position (Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, profit sharing, holiday pay, PTO)

Metal Craft and Riverside are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time