Quality Technician — 1st Shift: CAD‑Driven Inspections

Owen Industries; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Industries in Fargo, ND is seeking a Quality Technician for 1st shift to perform dimensional and quality inspections on incoming, in-process, and finished parts. You will program and operate UniPoint, Virtek, and PC-DMIS-driven PC-DMMs from CAD/SolidWorks models and contribute to PPAP data packages.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years in manufacturing QC, with GD&T knowledge and CAD reading skills; SolidWorks is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing quality control or inspection.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting CAD models and technical drawings; SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of GD&T fundamentals.
• Strong attention to detail with solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written communication for inspection reports and quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain inspection specifications and control plans within UniPoint.
• Perform quality control inspections using Virtek laser projection/tracking systems to verify part conformance to design intent.
• Program and operate portable CMM (PCMM) equipment using PC-DMIS software to conduct dimensional layouts and first-article inspections.
• Interpret 3D models and drawings in CAD/SolidWorks to build inspection programs, apply GD&T callouts, and identify critical characteristics.
• Support the PPAP process by executing required measurements, generating dimensional and capability data, and preparing documentation review and customer submission.
• Document inspection results, nonconformances, and corrective actions in the quality management system.
• Maintain calibration schedules and verify accuracy of inspection equipment.
• Collaborate with production and quality personnel to resolve dimensional discrepancies and support continuous improvement.
• Perform other quality inspection duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading CAD drawings

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

UniPoint

Virtek Laser QC

PC-DMIS

SolidWorks

Job description

Owen Industries in Fargo, ND is seeking a Quality Technician for 1st shift to perform dimensional and quality inspections on incoming, in-process, and finished parts. You will program and operate UniPoint, Virtek, and PC-DMIS-driven PC-DMMs from CAD/SolidWorks models and contribute to PPAP data packages.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years in manufacturing QC, with GD&T knowledge and CAD reading skills; SolidWorks is a plus.