Quality Inspector - 3RD SHIFT

Cretex Medical is a leading contract manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for the medical device industry. Our customers view us as a trusted partner in injection molding, laser processing, metal stamping, and device assembly.

About the role

The Quality Inspector performs first piece, in-process inspections, and final inspections of components and assemblies per control/quality plans. The Quality Inspector will review and approve final release documentation and perform incoming inspections for received materials. This role completes appropriate quality records within company and GMP guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Shift: 3rd shift (10:00 PM – 6:30 AM, Sunday–Thursday).

Responsibilities

• Inspect received materials, components, and assemblies for quality, appearance, and performance.
• Interpret and accurately document inspection and testing results.
• Report and isolate non-conforming product.
• Use inspection measurement tools and gages (micrometer, caliper, gage pins, indicators, thread gages, profilometer, optical comparator, microscopes).
• Operate precision testing equipment including Tool Scope, CMM, and Vision systems.
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements.
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work.
• Partner with sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance teams.
• Understand customer needs and core business markets.
• Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly.
• Participate in required company meetings.
• Maintain an organized work area (5S).
• Participate in the Operational Excellence Program.
• Complete all other assigned work duties.
• Work in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of inspection equipment use and maintenance.
• Ability to read and comprehend customer-supplied drawings and specifications.
• Communicate inspection results with team members.
• Manage multiple requirements and deadlines.
• Shift priorities quickly to support production inspection needs.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Experience with measuring instruments, methods, and practices, including hand tools and machine devices such as CMM and Vision Systems.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to read, comprehend, follow, and document work instructions, standard operating procedures, and training documents.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks.

Skills

• Knowledge of ISO 9001/13485.
• Quality training/certifications (preferred).

Pay

Pay range: USD $18.22 – USD $27.84 per hour.

Pay range details:

• Quality Inspector I: $18.22 – $25.53 per hour.
• Quality Inspector II: $19.86 – $27.84 per hour.

This position is eligible for shift differential.

Benefits

All employees:

• 401k retirement savings plan with company match.
• Onsite health clinics.
• Discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service).
• Cretex University.
• 24/7 employee assistance program with five confidential visits to a licensed counselor at no cost.
• Wellness program with incentives.
• Employee death benefit.
• Employee sick and safe leave.

Employees working 20+ hours per week:

• Comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers.
• Dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers 100% of services for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in-network provider).
• Vision insurance.
• Pre-tax health savings account.
• Healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Discretionary profit-sharing program.

Employees working 30+ hours per week:

• Parental leave.
• Accident and critical illness benefits.
• Optional employee, spouse, and child life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Company-provided life insurance.
• Tuition assistance programs.

(Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)