First Article Inspector

Inspection and Measurement Responsibilities

• 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

General Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

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

Other Qualifications and Desired Skills:

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

Additional information:

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

EXPERIENCE SKILLS EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• 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)