QUALITY INSPECTOR

About the role

Gray’s Specialty Equipment segment provides design, manufacturing, integration, installation, and maintenance services for advanced systems serving the food, industrial, pharmaceutical, and vacuum science markets. Anderson Dahlen, part of this segment and located in Ramsey, MN and Waconia, MN, specializes in stainless steel and specialty alloy fabrication and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification as well as ASME, AWS, and PED compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections as required.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using standard inspection and measurement equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and electrical schematics to verify product compliance.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles during inspection activities.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records.
• Review and verify customer, engineering, and manufacturing requirements.
• Prepare and assemble customer documentation packages, including certificates of conformity, inspection reports, material certifications, and other quality records.
• Execute measurement programs on metrology equipment and verify measurement accuracy.
• Accept or reject materials and finished products based on inspection results and customer requirements.
• Identify nonconforming conditions and support corrective action investigations.
• Support internal and external audits by providing inspection records and quality documentation.
• Manage and update calibration records and coordinate external calibration activities.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Support Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• 3–5 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and schematics.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of GD&T.
• Experience performing dimensional inspections using precision measurement equipment.
• Experience preparing and reviewing customer documentation packages.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret customer specifications and technical documents.
• Experience with 1D, 2D, and 3D metrology methods and devices preferred.
• Working knowledge of machining, welding, fabrication, or electrical assembly processes preferred.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and recordkeeping skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic quality record systems.

Physical Requirements

• Lift/Carry: 0–10 lbs—occasionally; 11–100 lbs—never
• Push/Pull: 0–25 lbs—occasionally; 26–100 lbs—never
• Bend: 0–33% during an 8-hour shift
• Twist/Turn: 0–33% during an 8-hour shift
• Kneel/Squat: Not at all
• Sit: 67–100% during an 8-hour shift
• Stand/Walk: 0–33% during an 8-hour shift
• Overhead Reaching: 0–33% during an 8-hour shift
• Ladder/Stair: 0–33% during an 8-hour shift

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $24 to $33 hourly.

Schedule

Hours are 6:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plan options, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, disability, and supplemental insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for team members overseas