QUALITY INSPECTOR

Anderson Dahlen Inc•Ramsey, MN

10d•$24 - $33

About The Position

Anderson Dahlen, part of the Gray family of companies, provides specialty alloy fabrication and custom equipment manufacturing services for the food, pharmaceutical, industrial, and vacuum science markets. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and compliant with ASME, AWS, and PED standards. The Quality Inspector is responsible for verifying that incoming, in-process, and finished products meet customer specifications, engineering requirements, and company quality standards. The role performs dimensional and visual inspections, interprets engineering drawings and schematics, supports compliance activities, and prepares customer documentation packages to ensure products meet contractual and regulatory requirements. The position is scheduled Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The stated wage range is $24 to $33 per hour; compensation decisions depend on factors including skills, experience, training, certifications, and business needs.

Requirements

Three to five years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and schematics.
Demonstrated knowledge and application of GD&T.
Experience performing dimensional inspections using precision measurement equipment.
Experience preparing and reviewing customer documentation packages.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret customer specifications and technical documents.
Strong organizational, documentation, and recordkeeping skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic quality record systems.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with 1D, 2D, and 3D metrology methods and devices.
Working knowledge of machining, welding, fabrication, or electrical assembly processes.

Responsibilities

Perform receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections as required.
Conduct dimensional inspections using standard inspection and measurement equipment.
Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and electrical schematics to verify product compliance.
Apply GD&T principles during inspection activities.
Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records.
Review and verify customer, engineering, and manufacturing requirements.
Prepare and assemble customer documentation packages, including certificates of conformity, inspection reports, material certifications, and other quality records.
Execute measurement programs on metrology equipment and verify measurement accuracy.
Accept or reject materials and finished products based on inspection results and customer requirements.
Identify nonconforming conditions and support corrective action investigations.
Support internal and external audits by providing inspection records and quality documentation.
Manage and update calibration records and coordinate external calibration activities.
Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
Support Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.