Quality Technician (1st shift)

Metal Craft; Lake Orono Estates (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Metal Craft, located in Elk River, MN, is looking for a Quality Technician to join their team. This role involves conducting inspections, preparing reports, and ensuring products meet quality standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in quality assurance and be familiar with inspection equipment and ISO standards.

The position offers benefits including health, dental, and 401K. Work hours are Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years quality assurance experience required.
• Intermediate knowledge of standard inspection equipment required.
• Intermediate problem-solving and decision-making skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections using measuring tools to verify requirements.
• Perform First Article Inspection (FAI) reports.
• Support engineering functions with data collection.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Inspection Equipment

GD&T Knowledge

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Quality Assurance

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

CMM

Job description

POSITION

The posted range reflects market‑based pay. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and related qualifications.

Metal Craft, located in Elk River, MN, is a precision machining company that provides custom precision manufacturing to medical, aviation, space, defense, and emerging high‑tech industries.

We are seeking an experienced QUALITY TECHNICIAN to join our team. An ideal candidate is passionate about their work and committed to quality, service, excellence, and innovation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct receiving, in‑process, final inspections, and first piece set‑up utilizing the appropriate measuring tools and equipment to verify dimensional and functional requirements.
• Conduct visual examination of product in accordance with customer specifications and company workmanship standards.
• Perform formal documented First Article Inspection (FAI) reports for internal and external customers.
• Prepare, maintain, and review inspection reports.
• Perform containment activities preventing potential or additional quality defects.
• Assist in the development of in‑process control charts for monitoring / improving performance.
• Provide internal and external audit support as requested.
• Support engineering functions with data collection, product review, etc. as requested.
• Effectively communicate with cross‑functional areas; supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, quality engineering, customer service, production planning.
• Participate in lean activities as required.
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Responsible to conduct yourself and ensure your subordinates (if applicable) conduct themselves in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED required; preferred associate’s degree in Quality Assurance or related manufacturing field.
• Minimum 2‑5 years quality assurance experience required.
• Intermediate knowledge in use of standard inspection equipment and basic hand tools (calipers, micrometers, steel rules, pin gauges, go‑no‑go gauges, CMM and Vision equipment).
• Intermediate knowledge of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), engineering drawings and specifications, sampling techniques, and safety information.
• Good familiarity with ISO 13485, AS 9100, FDA Quality System Regulations, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Intermediate 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.
• Intermediate 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 manner.

BENEFITS

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

SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM plus overtime as needed. Non‑exempt (hourly).

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***