Quality Technician (2nd shift)

Metal Craft Machine & Engineering•Elk River, MN

6d•$24 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

METAL CRAFT, located in Elk River, Minnesota, is a precision machining company that provides custom precision manufacturing and innovative services to medical, aviation, space, defense, and emerging high-tech industries. The company is seeking an experienced Quality Technician who is committed to quality, service, excellence, and innovation. The Quality Technician ensures materials and finished goods conform to company and customer standards. The role performs inspections on incoming materials, in-process work, and final products, as well as first-piece setup and First Article Inspections in accordance with established inspection plans. This is a non-exempt, hourly position scheduled Monday through Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., with overtime as needed. Hourly base pay includes a 15% shift pay premium. The position is benefits eligible.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 2–5 years of quality assurance experience required.
Intermediate knowledge of standard inspection equipment and basic hand tools, including calipers, micrometers, steel rules, pin gages, go-no-go gages, CMM, and vision equipment.
Intermediate knowledge of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), engineering drawings and specifications, sampling techniques, and safety information.
Familiarity with ISO 13485, AS 9100, FDA Quality System Regulations, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Intermediate problem-solving and decision-making skills, including the ability to think independently.
Record of good performance in meeting high standards of quality, quantity, and dependability, including attendance and punctuality.
Good listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate and work well with others.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Detail-oriented approach to maintaining accurate records and files.
Initiative, including self-starting, suggesting ideas for completing work and improving efficiency, and organizing work time to complete jobs promptly.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; the company is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Quality Assurance or a related manufacturing field.

Responsibilities

Conduct receiving, in-process, final inspections, and first-piece setup using appropriate measuring tools and equipment to verify dimensional and functional requirements.
Conduct visual examinations of products according to customer specifications and company workmanship standards.
Prepare formal, documented First Article Inspection (FAI) reports for internal and external customers.
Prepare, maintain, and review inspection reports.
Perform containment activities to prevent potential or additional quality defects.
Assist in developing in-process control charts to monitor and improve performance.
Provide internal and external audit support as requested.
Support engineering functions with data collection, product review, and other requested activities.
Communicate effectively with supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, quality engineering, customer service, and production planning.
Participate in lean activities as required.
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Conduct oneself, and ensure any applicable subordinates conduct themselves, consistently with the company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct.