Quality Inspector - 1st Shift

EPTAM Plastics•Lakeville, MN

2h•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

EPTAM Precision Micro-Machining is seeking a Quality Inspector for the 1st Shift to join their team in Lakeville, MN. This role is crucial in manufacturing medical devices, specifically custom implantable components for original device manufacturers across various medical sectors including orthopedic, cardiovascular, and pelvic health. The facility operates under FDA and ISO 13485 standards, emphasizing a strong culture of quality and collaboration between Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing Operations. EPTAM Solutions, the parent company, is dedicated to being at the Heart of Manufacturing, recognizing the impact of their work on lives and fostering an employee-focused environment.

Requirements

High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
2+ year(s) relevant quality experience or training or demonstrated ability to execute the Essential Functions for this position.
Internships and PT experience acceptable.
Employees must be able to relate to other people beyond receiving instructions.
Can get along with co-workers or peers and respond appropriately to feedback from a supervisor in a professional manner.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, vocational training, or equivalent training/experience preferred, but not required.
Experience within a manufacturing, medical device company or other similarly regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
Industry recognized Quality certification(s) preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Report any potential product or process deviation or non conformance per QMS requirements to Leads and the Quality team.
Inspect parts and perform calibrations to ensure conformance with customer specifications and regulatory requirements.
Assist with and perform floor audits.
Operate, calibrate, and assist with maintenance of vision and inspection equipment.
Document inspection results and maintain accurate, complete records.
Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications to confirm operations meet production standards.
Ensure quality activities align with the production schedule.
Use precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges) to verify product dimensions and tolerances.
Represent the company, as required, during customer audits, internal audits, ISO audits, and FDA inspections.
Cross train and assist other operational departments to support the production schedule as needed.
Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) with strong emphasis on safety.
Train and mentor other employees in quality procedures, inspection methods, and equipment use as assigned.
Identify and recommend improvements within the Quality System or production processes.
Perform accurate data entry and review documentation for completeness and correctness.
Execute high quality work while following all Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
Understand the sensitivity of the data managed by systems under your control and take appropriate measures to protect it.