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Professional First Article Inspector Jobs in Minnesota

ITW MTS Systems

Quality Inspector

Eden Prairie, MN

$24 - $30/hr

Support First Article Inspection, SPC sampling, and nonconformance investigations * Maintain accurate inspection records in compliance with local procedures and ISO 9001 * Partner with engineering ...

MTS Systems

Quality Inspector

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site

Support First Article Inspection, SPC sampling, and nonconformance investigations * Maintain accurate inspection records in compliance with local procedures and ISO 9001 * Partner with engineering ...

Verterra Energy

CNC Machinist

New Brighton, MN

$21.75 - $29.50/hr

... to verified first article Quality & Inspection First article inspection and dimensional ... lathes professionally Fluent with engineering prints, GD&T, and shop math Strong setup skills ...

Randstad

CNC Mill Operator

Osseo, MN · On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

Quality & Inspection: Perform detailed initial, in-process, and first-article inspections (FAI) using precision hand tools (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges) and CMM reports to ...

Jonaco Machine

Quality Technician

Chaska, MN · On-site

$19.25 - $26/hr

Create bubbled engineering drawings, First Article Inspection (FAI) documents. * Assign Metrology ... Demonstrates professionalism and works effectively within cross-functional teams, including during ...

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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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Quality Inspector-Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Illinois Tool Works Inc

Waconia, MN • On-site

$24 - $30/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Illinois Tool Works rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 78 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

182nd of 499 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Job Description:
Smart people. Smart ideas. Smart choice.
MTS is a leading global supplier of test and simulation systems. Formula 1 teams, leading automotive and aerospace companies, and the world's top researchers in materials and seismic engineering all rely on our systems to determine product reliability and ensure compliance with quality standards. Check out some of our amazing technology here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXOsvWpTHH4
As an ITW company, MTS is part of a Fortune 300 global manufacturing leader with 49,000 employees across 56 countries, offering career development opportunities not just within MTS but across the ITW enterprise.
We're looking for a Quality Inspector who takes pride in precision and wants to grow their career in a place built for learning and innovation.
What we need most: CMM experience.
If you have hands on experience operating and programming Coordinate Measuring Machines, this role is built around that skill. We're open to a range of experience levels, from someone building their CMM background to a technician who can develop programs from SolidWorks models and troubleshoot complex geometric inspections. What matters most is that you know your way around a CMM and want to keep sharpening that expertise.
What You'll Do:
  • Operate and program CMMs to verify dimensional and geometric part characteristics
  • Perform manual inspections using typical inspection instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers)
  • Read and apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to evaluate part features
  • Support First Article Inspection, SPC sampling, and nonconformance investigations
  • Maintain accurate inspection records in compliance with local procedures and ISO 9001
  • Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve quality issues

What You Bring:
  • 2-3+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or quality environment
  • CMM operation experience required. Calypso software and SolidWorks based programming a plus
  • Comfort interpreting GD&T and communicating deviations to engineering and production
  • SAP experience a plus
  • ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) a plus, not required

Best in Class Benefits:
  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance: http://myitwhr.com/
  • HSA/FSA with a company match
  • Income protection benefits
  • Industry leading 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Matching gift and volunteer program

Get Involved and Give Back:
MTS supports Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together to share experiences and ideas, and we're committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute their talents. Through the ITW Hearts Giving Hope Program, employees also have the chance to give back and support families in our communities.
Compensation Information:
The compensation for this position ranges from $24-$30 based on relevant education and experience.

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ITW is a global industrial company built around a differentiated and proprietary business model. The company’s seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. From state-of-the-art dishwashers, ovens and refrigerators in restaurants and hotels, to automobile components inside vehicles all over the world ... the products we manufacture and the solutions we design are all around us. The buildings where we live and work are built with ITW construction and welding products, and our ITW test & measurement solutions help to ensure the quality and safety of millions of products. ITW’s dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in the company’s decentralized and entrepreneurial culture. Our leaders have deep expertise in the ITW Business Model and leverage it to deliver superior performance and value to our customers.

Industry

Machinery manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Glenview, IL, US

Year founded

1912

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