Quality Inspector - Additive

Cretex Medical • Coon Rapids, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Inspector supports the production floor and reports to the Production Supervisor, ensuring product compliance with quality and industry specifications. This role inspects received materials, components, and assemblies for quality, appearance, and performance; documents inspection and testing results; and reports and isolates non-conforming products. The inspector uses measurement tools, gages, and precision testing equipment, and supports applicable company quality systems, ISO standards, and medical device requirements.

The position works in a manufacturing environment and follows work instructions and standard work. It collaborates with sales and marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance, and supports business systems, company meetings, 5S, and the Operational Excellence Program. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (1st shift).

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of inspection equipment use and maintenance.
• Ability to work from customer-supplied drawings and specifications.
• Ability to communicate inspection results with team members.
• Ability to quickly shift priorities to support production inspection needs.
• Ability to manage multiple requirements and deadlines.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to use a microscope and hand tools.
• Microsoft Office proficiency, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and prioritize and multitask.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with measuring instruments, methods, and practices, including hand tools and machine devices such as CMM and vision systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/13485 quality training or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect received materials, components, and assemblies for quality, appearance, and performance.
• Interpret and accurately document inspection and testing results.
• Report and isolate non-conforming product.
• Use inspection measurement tools and gages, including micrometers, calipers, gage pins, indicators, thread gages, profilometers, optical comparators, and microscopes.
• Operate precision testing equipment, including Tool Scope, CMM, and vision systems.
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO requirements, and medical device requirements.
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work.
• Partner with sales and marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance.
• Understand customer needs and the core business markets served.
• Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly.
• Participate in required company meetings.
• Maintain an organized work area using 5S.
• Participate in the Operational Excellence Program.
• Complete other work duties as assigned.
• Cross-train in other production areas when required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance options, including comprehensive medical insurance and access to virtual providers for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• Dental insurance for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week; the Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by an in-network Health Partners provider.
• Vision insurance for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• Life insurance options, including company-provided life insurance for eligible employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Profit sharing for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance for eligible employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Paid time off and holiday pay for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• Onsite health clinics, including an onsite medical clinic.
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Monthly social events.
• Annual Employee Appreciation Week.
• Volunteer opportunities.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement or assistance for eligible employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Wellness program with incentives.
• Discretionary holiday bonus program based on years of service.
• Cretex University.
• 24/7 employee assistance program, including five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost.
• Employee death benefit.
• Employee sick and safe leave.
• Pre-tax health savings account and healthcare and dependent-care reimbursement accounts for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• Accident and critical illness benefits for eligible employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Optional employee, spouse, and child life insurance for eligible employees working 30 or more hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed