QC Technician - 1st Shift; Temporary

Job Description

What We Offer

• Generous Paid Time Off – Enjoy 3 weeks of PTO annually, with accrual starting on day one.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Strong medical plans available for both individuals and families.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – Purchase company stock at a 15% discount through convenient payroll deductions.
• 401(k) with Company Match – Receive a 50% match on contributions up to 8%, with immediate vesting so you fully own every dollar right away.
• Full Benefits Package – Includes dental, vision, and disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Paid Holidays – Take time to recharge with company holidays, plus a floating holiday.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in your future with up to $7,500 per year in education reimbursement for approved coursework and programs.
• Competitive Pay Differentials – Earn more for flexible schedules

Key Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, first article, and final inspections on machined components and assemblies
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T requirements
• Inspect tight-tolerance and critical features on precision machined components
• Use inspection, measurement, and test equipment (IMTE) such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, and indicators
• Operate and utilize vision systems for non-contact measurement and feature verification
• Run and/or support CMM inspections using programs developed in PC-DMIS
• Verify failed or out-of-tolerance CMM features by:
  • Re-measuring using alternate methods (manual tools, vision systems, or re-alignment)
  • Identifying potential programming, alignment, or fixturing issues
• Use molding/replication putty (e.g., silicone or comparable compounds) to:
  • Capture internal or inaccessible features
  • Enable indirect measurement of complex geometries
  • Validate dimensions that cannot be directly probed or visually inspected
• Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming material in accordance with MRB procedures
• Complete inspection reports and documentation accurately (FAI, in-process, final inspection records)
• Verify traceability, material certifications, and documentation compliance
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to measurement discrepancies
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of inspection areas and equipment
• Ensure proper handling and protection of precision components
• Support internal and external audits (ISO 9001 / AS9100 / customer audits)
• Communicate inspection results and discrepancies clearly to production, engineering, and quality teams

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred
• 3–5 years of inspection experience in precision machining, aerospace, or manufacturing
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading and GD&T
• Experience using precision measuring instruments (IMTE)
• Experience with vision inspection systems (preferred)
• Experience verifying CMM results and troubleshooting measurement discrepancies (preferred)
• Experience using replication/molding techniques for inspection (preferred)
• Familiarity with AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality systems preferred
• Experience with CMM operation (preferred)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to inspect tight-tolerance machined features
• Ability to evaluate difficult-to-access features using indirect methods
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Ability to validate and challenge automated inspection results (CMM/vision systems)
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment

Working Conditions

• Shop floor and inspection lab environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Handling small, tight-tolerance machined components
• Occasional lifting of parts or fixtures
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.

For candidates based in Minnesota:
The pay range for this position is $19.33 – $32.84 per hour.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure, and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on…