Dimensional Metrology Inspector II — GD&T/CMM

Step into precision

As a Dimensional Metrology Inspector II, you are the steady hand that keeps our manufacturing quality on target. You’ll safeguard customer, industry, and regulatory requirements by validating parts and processes at critical checkpoints and partnering with production to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.

What your day looks like

• Start of shift: Review work orders and prints, plan your in‑process and first‑piece inspections, and set up gauges, calipers, micrometers, and test equipment.
• On the floor: Check first‑article parts, verify dimensions and tolerances with precision tools and the Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), and compare results to GD&T and blueprint requirements.
• Quality gatekeeping: Identify nonconformities, document defects, and communicate findings to operators and quality leadership so issues are contained quickly.
• Collaboration: Work alongside production to root‑cause quality issues, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.
• Data you can trust: Record measurements, test results, and corrective action details with accuracy; prepare clear inspection reports for quality management and production teams.
• Process oversight: Monitor production against established quality parameters, ensuring conformance to company policies, customer specifications, and industry standards.
• Compliance mindset: Follow all safety requirements and uphold AS9100D, ISO 13485, and other applicable standards.
• Continuous improvement: Participate in initiatives that elevate quality and efficiency across the operation.

What you bring

• Sharp attention to detail and a passion for getting it right.
• Hands‑on experience with precision measurement and inspection techniques.
• Ability to spot quality issues, investigate root causes, and support effective corrective actions.
• Clear communication skills and ease working with cross‑functional teams.
• Organized, adaptable, and capable of juggling multiple inspections without losing focus.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.

Preferred background

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Technical training or certification in quality control/inspection or a related area preferred.
• 2–3 years in metal stamping and fabrication, manufacturing inspection, or similar work.
• Familiarity with industry quality standards and documentation practices.

Physical demands

• Stand, walk, and move frequently during the shift.
• Regularly lift 25 lbs; occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong vision (close, distance, peripheral) and depth perception.
• Manual dexterity to handle and measure parts precisely.
• Stamina for repetitive tasks and sustained concentration during long shifts.

Why you’ll love it here

Join a quality‑driven team where your rigor directly impacts product performance and customer satisfaction. Your work powers a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Role details

• Department: Quality
• Hire Type: Full‑Time
• Pay Range: $22 – 29/hr
• Location: Mendota Heights, MN

Core proficiencies

• GD&T
• Quality Inspection Experience
• AS9100 Experience
• Blueprint Reading

Tools & technologies

• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
• Measurement Gauges
• Calipers and Micrometers