Advanced Quality Inspector

Title: Advanced Quality Inspector

Department: Quality Inspection

Position Type: Hourly / Full Time / In-Person

Pay Rate: $27-$36/hour DOE

Work Schedule: 6:00am – 4:30pm M-Th

Klesk Metal Stamping Company manufactures parts from a wide range of materials for customers in industries that include aerospace, computer, construction, dental, electronics, government, military, medical, recreation, and telecommunications. The Company prides itself on high-quality products and dedicated customer service. Employees are guided by a set of core values that ensure a safe work environment, a team-first culture, and opportunities for growth and development.

Job Purpose

The Experienced Quality Inspector supports Klesk’s quality system by inspecting parts, materials, and production processes to ensure conformance to customer requirements, internal standards, drawings, specifications, and applicable quality procedures.

This is a hands-on individual-contributor role requiring strong inspection discipline, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage changing priorities without sacrificing accuracy, documentation, or quality standards.

This role performs in-process and final inspections, uses precision measuring equipment, interprets blueprints and GD&T requirements, documents inspection results, identifies nonconforming product, and works with Production, Quality, Engineering, Toolroom, and other teams to support safe, accurate, and efficient manufacturing.

The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, ownership, follow-through, and the ability to help strengthen quality execution across the organization.

Key Position Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, first-piece, final, and other required inspections
• Inspect metal stamped parts, materials, and related components for conformance to drawings, specifications, work instructions, and customer requirements
• Use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, pin gauges, fixtures, and vision systems
• Read and interpret blueprints, dimensions, tolerances, and GD&T requirements
• Document inspection results accurately and maintain required quality records
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming product or quality concerns
• Recognize when work should be stopped, contained, or escalated due to quality, safety, documentation, or customer requirement concerns
• Make sound decisions within assigned authority and seek clarification when requirements are unclear
• Work with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Toolroom to help identify and resolve quality issues
• Support containment, sorting, reinspection, and disposition activities as directed
• Assist with root-cause investigation and corrective action follow-up as needed
• Manage changing priorities and multiple inspection requests while maintaining accuracy, documentation, and inspection discipline
• Follow assigned work through completion and communicate delays, constraints, or unresolved concerns promptly
• Maintain proper use, care, and handling of inspection tools and equipment
• Support calibration awareness and notify Quality leadership of equipment concerns
• Assist with training or coaching less-experienced inspectors or operators on inspection practices as appropriate
• Receive technical feedback professionally and make corrections when required
• Follow all safety procedures, quality requirements, work instructions, and customer-specific expectations
• Support continuous improvement, inspection process discipline, and quality system effectiveness
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Quality and Manufacturing Operations

Required Skills

• 4+ years of experience in quality inspection, manufacturing inspection, or a related quality role
• Strong ability to use micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, and other precision measuring tools
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, dimensions, and tolerances
• Working knowledge of GD&T
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to identify defects, quality concerns, and nonconforming product
• Ability to document inspection results clearly and accurately
• Ability to work effectively as a hands-on individual contributor without requiring continual direction
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and documentation discipline
• Sound judgment to identify when issues require containment, escalation, or clarification
• Professional response to feedback, corrections, and changing quality or production needs
• Strong follow-through and communication when work is delayed, incomplete, or blocked
• Ability to work independently while communicating effectively with supervisors and team members
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office or related systems
• Reliable attendance, strong work ethic, and commitment to safety and quality

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience inspecting metal stamped parts or precision manufactured components
• Advanced GD&T and blueprint reading capability
• Experience with vision systems, optical comparators, CMM, or other advanced inspection equipment
• Experience working in an ISO, aerospace, medical, or other regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting first article inspection, PPAP, corrective action, or customer quality requirements
• Experience training or mentoring junior inspectors or production employees
• Familiarity with ERP systems, inspection documentation systems, or electronic quality records
• Experience working with production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, reach, and move throughout the shift
• Ability to visually inspect small or detailed parts, with or without corrective lenses
• Ability to use precision measuring tools for extended periods
• Ability to safely handle metal parts and work in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to perform repetitive inspection, documentation, and material-handling tasks

Growth Opportunities

Successful Quality Inspectors may have opportunities to grow into advanced inspection, quality technician, quality systems, quality engineering support, working lead, or other manufacturing and quality roles over time based on performance, capability, business needs, and interest.

Compliance Disclaimer

This position requires access to technical data subject to U.S. export control regulations under ITAR and EAR. In accordance with these regulations, only U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or lawful permanent residents (green card holders) are eligible for this role. Proof of status will be required prior to employment.

EEO Statement

Klesk Metal Stamping Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

E-Verify Statement

Klesk Metal Stamping Co. participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on “E-Verify” located near the bottom of the page.

Pay: $27.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to take a drug test in accordance with local law/regulations?
• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

Ability to Commute:

• Minneapolis, MN 55413 (Required)

Work Location: In person