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Professional First Article Inspector Jobs in Minnesota

Spectrum Plastics Group

$28 - $32/hr

Responsible for leading and mentoring Quality Inspection teams to ensure effective in-process and first article inspection, statistical applications of new product development projects, while ...

Aerotek

Quality Inspector

Maple Grove, MN

$23 - $28/hr

The position also involves writing first article inspections and training to operate a Coordinate ... Team members benefit from a close-knit atmosphere where professional development and long-term ...

C-Axis

Quality Inspector 1

Hamel, MN · On-site

Perform incoming inspection of raw material. * Assist on the first article inspection of the part to ensure conformance prior start running the job. * Perform final inspections on productions parts ...

Verify

Source Inspector

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$19.50 - $26.50/hr

Candidate must have 7+ years experience performing First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance to the AS9102 standard and knowledge of applicable industry standards like IPC-A-610 or equivalent is ...

Verify

Source Inspector

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$19.50 - $26.50/hr

Candidate must have 7+ years experience performing First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance to the AS9102 standard and knowledge of applicable industry standards like IPC-A-610 or equivalent is ...

Verify Inc.

Source Inspector

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$19.50 - $26.50/hr

Candidate must have 7+ years experience performing First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance to the AS9102 standard and knowledge of applicable industry standards like IPC-A-610 or equivalent is ...

Verify

Source Inspector

Minneapolis, MN

$19.50 - $26.50/hr

Candidate must have 7+ years experience performing First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance to the AS9102 standard and knowledge of applicable industry standards like IPC-A-610 or equivalent is ...

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What is the difference between Professional First Article Inspector vs Quality Control Inspector?

AspectProfessional First Article InspectorQuality Control Inspector
CertificationsOften holds certifications like ASQ CQI or specific industry standardsMay have general quality assurance certifications or on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentPrimarily in manufacturing, aerospace, or automotive industries inspecting new parts or prototypesWorks across various industries inspecting ongoing production for defects
Job FocusFocuses on initial production runs, verifying compliance of first articlesMonitors ongoing production quality and consistency

Professional First Article Inspectors specialize in verifying the quality of initial production samples, ensuring they meet specifications before full-scale manufacturing. Quality Control Inspectors oversee ongoing production quality, identifying defects and ensuring standards are maintained. While both roles involve inspection and quality assurance, the First Article Inspector's role is more focused on initial validation, whereas the Quality Control Inspector maintains quality throughout production.

What does a professional first article inspector do?

A professional first article inspector reviews and verifies the initial sample or prototype of a product to ensure it meets design specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements. They perform detailed inspections, document findings, and may use measurement tools or inspection reports as part of quality assurance processes.

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First Article Inspector

Spectrum Plastics Group

New Brighton, MN • On-site

$22 - $32/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

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)

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