Blaine, MN
Now Hiring: Metrology Inspector - Plastic Injection Molding
Location: Blaine, MN
Pay: $75,000-$80,000 per year, depending on level of experience
Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm (hours are flexible)
Employment Type: Direct Hire
About this Opportunity:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Metrology Inspector to join a quality assurance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for inspecting and measuring plastic injection-molded parts to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, customer requirements, and industry standards. This role requires strong metrology skills, experience with precision measuring equipment, and an understanding of quality control processes.
What You’ll Be Doing:
•Perform dimensional inspections on plastic injection-molded parts using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMMs, and optical comparators.
•Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI), in-process, and final inspections to verify product quality.
•Ensure measurement systems and instruments (CMM, vision systems, micrometers, gauges, etc.) are calibrated and maintained per industry standards.
•Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T specifications to assess part compliance.
•Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods to monitor production trends and ensure consistency.
•Identify and document non-conformances, defects, and deviations, and collaborate with engineers to implement corrective actions.
•Maintain and calibrate measuring instruments and inspection equipment to ensure accuracy.
•Generate and maintain inspection reports, test records, and quality documentation in compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
•Work closely with production and engineering teams to resolve quality-related issues.
•Ensure all inspections and documentation comply with customer, regulatory, and industry standards.
What makes you a great fit:
•Education: Associate’s degree or certification in metrology, quality control, or a related field is a plus.
•Experience: Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in metrology, quality inspection, or a related role in plastic injection molding.
•Technical Skills: Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, CMMs, height gauges, and other precision measuring tools. Strong understanding of GD&T, blueprint reading, and tolerance analysis. Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality standards.Experience with SPC, FAI, PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions).
•Software Proficiency: Experience with metrology software, SPC programs, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Why work with our client?
401k, Health, Dental, Vision, Paid time off and more!
Apply today!
How to apply for this position:
Submit your resume Direct Hire Team at directhire@atlasstaffinginc.com - one of our dedicated Direct Hire Specialists will follow up with you.
Please use reference # in the subject line.
We hope to hear from you soon!
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