Inspection Technician - (1st Shift)

Ultra Machining Company, Inc (UMC) • Monticello, MN

5d • $24 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

UMC is a privately owned, second-generation manufacturer that produces complex precision parts. The Inspection Technician helps ensure products meet quality standards by verifying accuracy throughout production using coordinate measuring machines, hand tools, and visual inspections. The role is onsite in Monticello, Minnesota, with a Monday-through-Thursday schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position supports UMC’s values of Great People, Going Beyond, and Growing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to express ideas, share information, listen actively, and communicate professionally in writing and verbally.
• Ability to expedite work while maintaining quality standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make effective and timely decisions.
• Ability to use and read inspection tools and equipment, such as calipers, pin gages, and micrometers.
• Ability to provide positive service experiences to internal customers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with computer software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Personal commitment to UMC’s core values of Great People, Going Beyond, and Growing.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year certificate or degree in a related technical field.
• Quality inspection experience in medical device or aerospace manufacturing.
• Familiarity with quality management software and ERP systems such as Epicor.
• A collaborative, growth-oriented approach and willingness to embrace challenges.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-process, final, and first article inspections based on customer blueprints and specifications.
• Visually inspect parts for surface finishes and cosmetic criteria.
• Perform material receiving activities as defined.
• Collect, record, maintain, and store inspection records electronically for traceability.
• Read and interpret blueprints, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Load, operate, and manage coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and visual coordinate measuring machines (VCMMs) for accurate measurements.

Benefits

• Three weeks of paid time off per year, accruing from day one.
• Competitive base salary for day-shift roles, with opportunities for growth.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid holidays.
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement for professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED