First Article Inspector

## 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

## Position Requirements

**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)