Quality Control Quality Control Inspector Jobs in Minnesota

Are you looking to grow your manufacturing career with a stable, sound, and family-oriented company? J&J Machine, Inc. is seeking an experienced Quality Control Inspector to join our team. Because we specialize in prototype and short-run production for highly demanding fields like medical, semiconductor, and aerospace, we require someone who already understands the precision machining industry.

At J&J Machine, we believe in continuous development. If you bring the foundational industry experience, we will invest in expanding your technical skill set, offering you plenty of room for upward career growth in a modern, state-of-the-art shop.

Company: J&J Machine, Inc.

Location: Elk River, MN (In-Person)

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20.00 – $40.00 / hour (Based on experience)

While other machine shops shy away from difficult parts, J&J Machine excels at them. We have built a reputation of excellence for machining exotic plastics and precious/refractory metals (such as Titanium, Inconel, and Hastelloy) to extremely close tolerances.

Our shop floor is driven by cutting-edge machining capabilities including:

• Vertical & Horizontal Milling Capabilities
• 5-Axis Milling Capabilities
• Swiss Machining Capabilities
• Turning Capabilities

Hours

1st Shift – Mon-Thurs 6:00am-4:30pm, Fri 6:00am-12:00pm

2nd Shift – Mon-Thurs 4:30pm-3:00am

3rd Shift – Fri-Sun 6:00am-6:30pm

4th Shift – Fri-Sun 5:30pm-6:00am

Location

12655 Industrial Blvd NW, Elk River, MN 55330

See facilities list here: https://jandjmachine.com/index.php/about-us/facilities/facility-list/

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Dimensional Inspections: Conduct rigorous First Article Inspection (FAI), in-process, and final audits on complex machined components.
• CMM Operation: Set up and run Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and vision systems to verify tight-tolerance features.
• Hard Gage Inspection: Routinely check parts using standard hard gages, plug gages, thread gages, micrometers, and calipers.
• Blueprint Reading & GD&T: Interpret complex engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) to verify part conformance.
• Documentation & Traceability: Maintain meticulous quality records, log inspection results, and complete non-conformance reports (NCRs) when necessary.
• Qualifications & Requirements
• Industry Experience Required: Proven experience as a Quality Inspector specifically within the precision machining / CNC job shop industry.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read blueprints, understand GD&T, run CMMs, and accurately use hard gages and hand inspection tools.
• Materials Knowledge: Familiarity with inspecting tight tolerances on various metals and exotic plastics.
• Growth Mindset: A strong desire to learn new inspection technologies and advance your career.

What We Offer

• Extensive & On-the-Job Training: We invest heavily in your skills from day one so you can continually grow with us.
• Advanced Potential: True career upward mobility with plenty of room for growth in a modern, expanding shop.
• Culture: A stable, supportive, and family-oriented team environment.
• Growth & Learning: Continuous on-the-job training to advance your programming skillset.
• Stability: A stable, growing company with advanced career potential in a modern shop.
• Compensation: Competitive pay of $20 to $40 per hour (determined by your current experience level), plus ample overtime opportunities.
• Shift Flexibility: Shift differentials are available for 2nd shift and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience: Previous CNC programming and advanced machining experience preferred.
• Technical Skills: Superior ability to read blueprints, interpret GD&T, and use precision measuring tools.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail with an uncompromising focus on quality.
• Soft Skills: Dependable, team-oriented, with great communication skills.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits Package

• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• 401(K) Plan with Profit Sharing
• Short & Long-term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

Apply today!

Founded in 1977 J & J Machine has earned a reputation of excellence for machining exotic plastics and metals. Our commitment to solving the tough challenges of machining difficult materials to extremely tight tolerances allows J & J Machine to offer a vast amount of experience that most machine shops cannot.We work to build up our employees and allow them to develop their skills to their desired levels. If you are willing to put in the effort and build on your skills we will commit to helping you achieve your goals. Our employees are our biggest asset!