Inspector II

5280 Main St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55421, USA

Posted Monday, July 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM

At Kurt Machining our employee experience and ability to solve complex manufacturing challenges set us apart. We provide precision CNC-machining services utilizing state-of-the-art manufacturing, quality, and automation technology. Since 1946 we have delivered innovative solutions to the world’s most demanding customers and industries including aerospace, defense, semiconductor, oil and energy.

The Inspector II checks and inspects in-coming materials, in-process, and finished products, ensuring conformance to company quality standards and customer specifications.

2nd Shift: Monday - Friday from 3:30pm - 12:00am Monday
-Thursday

Shift Differential: Second shift employees are eligible for a 20% shift differential on top of base pay.

Compensation

The anticipated hourly starting rate for this position is between $26.29 to $35.05. The exact salary may be determined on a combination of factors including the candidate's knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education.

Essential Functions

• May provide receiving, in-process and final inspection for quality, appearance and performance of complicated equipment, instruments or products, or of diversified parts and assemblies using precision testing equipment, including CMM, micrometers, calipers, etc.
• Interpret detailed blueprints, work orders, engineering specifications, and routing sheets to determine production standards and tolerance limits.
• Test finished products for dimensions, fit, surface finish, and appearance.
• Complete all required records and paperwork to include inspection reports, non-conforming material tags, and return material notices.
• Analyze inspection results and assist in addressing and resolving production problems causing deviations from existing standards.
• Recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
• May be required to devise unusual measuring or gauging set-ups.
• May make periodic spot checks of variety of parts in progress for adherence to specifications.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required.

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED
• 2 years of related experience

Preferred

• Associate’s Degree
• 4 years of related experience
• Metrosoft or PC DMIS experience

Kurt Manufacturing is proud to offer a broad benefits package to include:

• Medical, dental, vision plans which are effective on your hire date.
• Health Care Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

Physical Demand Factors

The following physical demand factors should be used as a general guideline for employees listed under this job title.

Specific requirements will vary based on the employee’s individual work responsibilities.

Strength Level Rating:Light work.

Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

A worker in this job will frequently (from 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the time):

• Reach by extending hands and arms
• Handle objects by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands
• Pick, pinch, or otherwise work primarily with fingers
• Have near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less
• Judge distances and spatial relationships (see objects three-dimensionally)

The worker will occasionally (up to 1 / 3 of the time):

• Stoop by bending body downward and forward requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles
• Crouch by bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
• Perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touch
• Adjust vision to bring objects into sharp focus
• Identify and distinguish colors

100% employee owned, Kurt Machining is a division of Kurt…