First Article Inspector

Job Details

Location:

Donatelle - New Brighton, MN 55112

Salary Range: $22.00 - $32.00 Hourly

Shift: 2nd Shift (3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.)

• Perform and prepare reports for mechanical inspections on plastic, machined metal, and assemblies per customer and Donatelle specifications
• Recommend and develop inspection methods using manual, vision, and automated inspection precision metrology equipment
• Perform and prepare reports for first article, capability studies, and gage R & R studies
• Read and interpret customer specifications and blueprints containing both linear and geometrically toleranced features
• Assist with delegating inspection related tasks (Gage R & R, capability studies) to Quality Inspectors and Quality Technicians

• Responsibility to protect Donatelle confidential information and Intellectual Property
• Follow safety requirements as outlined in the safety manual
• 10‑15% travel to St. Louis Park facility may be required
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned

• Two‑year technical degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years experience in mechanical inspection of injection molded and machined components

• ASQ Certified Mechanical Inspector certificate
• Training in basic statistics preferred
• Training in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
• General computer skills including MS Excel and MS Word

• 2nd shift position, hours are from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; shift differential applies
• Hourly wage range: $22 to $32
• Company benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, holiday pay, and more

• A completed 2‑year vocational inspection program or equivalent on‑the‑job experience
• Course work in inspection, gauging, and blueprint reading
• Exposure to injection molding in any capacity
• Working knowledge of mechanical inspection equipment, including Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)