Quality Inspector - 1st Shift

Velosity Forest Lake is searching for a Quality Inspector to support our manufacturing facility in Forest Lake, MN. The Quality Inspector is responsible for executing quality plans, sampling plans, and control plans for incoming, in process, and final inspection requirements. Indicate inspection status, maintain product traceability and nonconforming material control, and support other Quality System activities as assigned. When required, the position will initiate material hold, nonconformance investigation, and execute approved material dispositions.

This is an on-site position.

The typical pay range for this role: $20.50 - $27.00. This role is also eligible for our 5% quarterly bonus target.

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans.
• Other Benefits Include: 401(k) with company match, PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave.

Who is Velosity?

Velosity Forest Lake is not your typical manufacturing company.

Founded in 1972, we are a state-of-the-art, custom contract manufacturer and injection molder providing creative solutions to our customers' unique manufacturing challenges.

At Velosity, our culture & values are our competitive advantage. Engrained in everything we do are our values of Collaboration, Results-Driven, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, and Customer Satisfaction. Sound like you? Apply to join our team today.

What You'll Love about Velosity:

• A competitive compensation package with generous benefits covering health care, disability, life insurance, 401(k), and more
• Generous PTO offerings & 9 paid holidays annually
• Continued Education opportunities through our tuition reimbursement program
• Great opportunities for growth & advancement
• An Employee focused environment that hires and develops talent based on our values
• Casual Dress Code

Essential Duties:

• Identify quality and compliance issues related to product, processes, and records: Escalate issues and identify affected items.
• Work with Quality Engineering to initiate holds and nonconformance records for the affected product.
• Perform receiving inspection, in-process, and lot acceptance activities as required per the applicable Quality System process.
• Follow dispatch reports or other inspection priority lists to ensure completed inspections are meeting rate and throughput expectations.
• Verify materials, components, and products meet quality specifications both visually and dimensionally in accordance with specifications or other Quality System requirements.
• Produce accurate records of completed inspections, as well as accurate descriptions of nonconformance issues when required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the required activities of at least two of the areas: incoming receiving, in process, or lot acceptance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED-General Studies.
• Valid identification and the ability to work legally in the United States.
• Certificate-Machine Trades or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in quality inspection
• 2+ years of experience, preferably in a Medical Device or Component manufacturing environment
• Knowledge and understanding of basic Quality Systems (nonconformance, equipment calibration)
• Knowledge and understanding of inspection standards
• Ability to read, write in English, comprehend and follow work instructions.
• Ability to use a computer
• Ability to use hand tools
• Good manual dexterity and visual ability with high attention to detail

Physical & Mental Demands:

• Walking is required within the office/shop areas. Sitting, standing, turning the head and torso, reaching, grasping, bending and flexing the arms, legs, wrists, and fingers are physical requirements. Must have correctable eyesight and good depth perception. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Must be able to walk, sit and occasionally climb and balance. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and move objects in a safe manner using proper equipment. Must have dexterity with hands.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them within a timely manner (results oriented); Ability to make decisions with limited information.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work Environment:

This is a non-smoking, professional manufacturing shop with normal lighting and climate control. This position may require one to move throughout the shop and office and may be subject to airborne contaminants and chemical odors as would be customary in an injection molding/ Precision Machining shop.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Protective Clothing Required:

When in certain locations of the facility, eye and ear protection are required. Closed-toed/ Slip resistant shoes are also required in certain locations.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran, marital, or disability status.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Velosity is an E-Verify employer.

Velosity maintains ITAR-compliant operations in our facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.