Quality Assurance Inspector - Aluminum Division Weekend Shift

Le Sueur•Le Sueur, MN

18d

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible for inspecting products and materials to ensure they meet quality standards, specifications, and safety regulations. The role includes visual, dimensional, and functional inspections; documenting findings; identifying defects; and working with production teams to maintain quality. The position is in the Aluminum Division and follows a weekend schedule: Sunday, Friday, and Saturday, 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Employees work 36 hours and are paid for 40 hours. The inspector examines in-process production and finished products, records inspection results, monitors production processes, reports quality issues, and supports audits and quality management system activities. The role requires regular physical exertion and work in a non-climate-controlled environment, including hot and humid conditions. Task-based personal protective equipment is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience in quality inspection, manufacturing, or quality assurance.
Knowledge of quality control procedures and inspection techniques.
Ability to read blueprints, specifications, and technical documents.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Basic computer and documentation skills.
Good communication and teamwork abilities.
Ability to manually lift and move products and materials up to 55 pounds through regular physical exertion, including reaching, lifting, carrying, crouching, and bending.
Ability to push or pull 100 pounds.
Ability to walk, sit, or stand for up to 12 hours with intermittent breaks.
Ability to use a power grip and turn the wrist, including using hand tools and/or steering a truck.
Ability to see, inspect, and evaluate product quality.
Ability to read and understand written work instructions in English.
Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment, including hot and humid conditions.
Ability to walk up and down steps and climb ladders and stairs of varying heights.
Ability to wear task-based personal protective equipment, including protective footwear, hearing protection, protective eyewear, and gloves; additional PPE may be required for specific tasks.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification preferred.
Familiarity with measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.

Responsibilities

Inspect in-process production and finished products for quality and compliance.
Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections using measuring tools and testing equipment.
Identify defects, deviations, and non-conforming products.
Record inspection results and maintain accurate quality documentation.
Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and safety regulations.
Report quality issues to supervisors and recommend corrective actions.
Monitor production processes to ensure consistent quality.
Support audits and quality management system activities.