Refractory Inspector Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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!