Receiving Inspector Technician
About The Position
Data Sciences, a division of Harvard Bioscience, is seeking a Receiving Inspection Technician for its St. Paul location. The technician inspects incoming materials, components, assemblies, and finished goods to verify conformance with drawings, specifications, purchase requirements, and quality procedures. The role documents inspection results, identifies and controls nonconforming material, maintains quality records, and works with Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, Receiving, and Operations to support timely material disposition and uninterrupted production. The position uses dimensional and visual inspection equipment, reviews supplier documentation, records results in quality and ERP systems, maintains calibrated equipment, and supports supplier-quality investigations, audits, first-article inspections, corrective actions, and continuous improvement. The technician follows quality procedures, safety requirements, and good documentation practices while keeping the inspection area organized. Work takes place in office, warehouse, and production environments.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least two years of relevant receiving inspection, quality inspection, manufacturing quality, or related technical experience.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, inspection instructions, and purchase requirements.
- Working knowledge of dimensional inspection methods and common measurement tools, including calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to recognize and document nonconforming conditions.
- Experience using JD Edwards and/or other ERP or quality management systems.
- Effective written and verbal communication and ability to collaborate with internal departments and suppliers.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple inspections while responding to changing production needs.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without employer sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Technical coursework or training in dimensional inspection, blueprint reading, metrology, manufacturing, or quality.
Responsibilities
- Inspect incoming raw materials, components, assemblies, and finished goods against drawings, specifications, purchase orders, approved samples, and inspection plans.
- Use inspection and measurement equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and optical equipment, to verify dimensional and visual requirements.
- Review supplier certificates of conformance, material certifications, test reports, and traceability records for completeness and compliance.
- Record inspection results in quality and ERP systems and maintain records according to document-control and retention requirements.
- Identify, label, segregate, and process nonconforming material; initiate nonconformance records and support material review and disposition.
- Communicate inspection status, discrepancies, and material priorities to Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, Receiving, and Production personnel.
- Maintain calibrated inspection equipment and verify tools are within calibration before use.
- Support supplier-quality investigations, corrective actions, audits, first-article inspections, and continuous-improvement activities as assigned.
- Follow quality procedures, safety requirements, and good documentation practices and maintain an organized inspection area.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
