Quality Inspector - 1st Shift

Velosity CMD is searching for a Quality Inspector to support our manufacturing facility in Forest Lake, MN. The Quality Inspector is responsible for executing quality plans, sampling plans, and control plans for incoming, in process, and final inspection requirements. Indicate inspection status, maintain product traceability and nonconforming material control, and support other Quality System activities as assigned. When required, the position will initiate material hold, nonconformance investigation, and execute approved material dispositions.

This is an on-site position.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm

The typical pay range for this role: $20.52 - $30.79. This role is also eligible for our 5% quarterly bonus target.

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Insurance:
  Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans.
• Other Benefits Include: 401(k) with company match, PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave.

Who is Velosity?

Velosity CMD Company was founded in 1965 for the purpose of manufacturing plastic injection molds. We work with some of the largest medical device manufacturers, defense contractors, and other large, growing industrial companies. Our high-tech equipment is the backbone of precision manufacturing. CNC machining stations with 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis capabilities enable us to perform multi-dimensional machining with unparalleled accuracy and efficiency.

High quality product, superior service to the customer and a dedication to the well-being of each employee has always been the goal. Today we continue to operate under that same philosophy and ideology. We employ the very best, highly dedicated engineers and mold manufacturers with combined industry experience in excess of 1000 years!

At Velosity our culture & values are our competitive advantage. Engrained in everything we do are our values of Collaboration, Results-Driven, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, and Customer Service. Sound like you? Apply to join our team today.

What You'll Love about Velosity:

• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, short term and long term disability, flex spending, 401k match, and MORE!
• Quarterly bonus for all employees
• Generous PTO offerings & 9 paid holidays annually
• Great opportunities for growth & advancement
• An Employee focused environment that hires and develops talent based on our values
• Clean, Air Conditioned, and friendly work environment
• Casual Dress Code

Essential Duties:

• Identify quality and compliance issues related to product, processes, and records:
  Escalate issues and identify affected items.
• Work with Quality Engineering to initiate holds and nonconformance records for the affected product.
• Perform receiving inspection, in-process, and lot acceptance activities as required per the applicable Quality System process.
• Follow dispatch reports or other inspection priority lists to ensure completed inspections are meeting rate and throughput expectations.
• Verify materials, components, and products meet quality specifications both visually and dimensionally in accordance with specifications or other Quality System requirements.
• Produce accurate records of completed inspections, as well as accurate descriptions of nonconformance issues when required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the required activities of at least two of the areas: incoming receiving, in process, or lot acceptance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED-General Studies
• Certificate-Machine Trades or equivalent work experience.
• Valid identification and the ability to work legally in the United States.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in quality inspection
• 2+ years of experience, preferably in a Medical Device or Component manufacturing environment
• Knowledge and understanding of basic Quality Systems (nonconformance, equipment calibration)
• Knowledge and understanding of inspection standards
• Ability to read, write in English, comprehend and follow work instructions.
• Ability to use a computer
• Ability to use hand tools
• Good manual dexterity and visual ability with high attention to detail

Physical & Mental Demands:

• Walking is required within the office/shop areas. Sitting, standing, turning the head and torso, reaching, grasping, bending and flexing the arms, legs, wrists, and fingers are physical requirements. Must have correctable eyesight and good depth perception. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Must be able to walk, sit and occasionally climb and balance. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and move objects in a safe manner using proper equipment.
  
  Must have dexterity…