Quality Assurance Inspector

Quality Assurance Inspector

Konik - Monticello, MN, United States

Quality Assurance Inspector | Monticello, MN | $28-$34/hr | Direct Hire M-F 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Konik is partnering with a well-established manufacturing company supporting a wide variety of production environments across North America and globally. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-precision components within a collaborative, engineering-driven environment. The team is lean, hands-on, and plays a critical role in ensuring product quality, continuous improvement, and long-term reliability of capital equipment systems.

Quality Assurance Inspector Responsibilities:

Inspect material certifications to ensure compliance with engineering requirements

Verify material hardness, surface finish, and dimensional accuracy

Determine inspection sample sizes based on lot size and best practices

Perform inspections using hand metrology tools on tight tolerance components with complex GD&T

Operate and program CMM equipment (Zeiss - older model) to perform automated inspections and record data

Conduct first article and in-process inspections

Identify non-conforming materials and generate Discrepant Material Reports (DMRs)

Disposition of non-conforming materials based on functional requirements and historical data

Coordinate with Engineering, Production, and Purchasing on non-conformances

Manage secondary processing documentation and material flow

Prepare parts for inspection (cleaning, surface prep) to ensure accurate results

Perform minor rework, such as deburring

Communicate with vendors regarding corrective actions and inspection improvements

Collaborate with Engineering to develop inspection plans using AQL data

Support failure analysis and reverse engineering efforts

Maintain and organize the inspection lab

Support additional operational needs as required

Quality Assurance Inspector Qualifications:

Two-year technical degree, metrology certification, or 2+ years of industrial metrology experience

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications

Working knowledge of GD&T

Experience operating and programming CMM equipment

Strong attention to detail and communication skills

Ability to work both independently and within a team

CMM Experience Includes:

Fixture setup, probe changes, and program execution

Writing and editing CMM programs

Qualifying equipment and building probe assemblies

Logging and storing inspection data digitally

Benefits:

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid Time Off

401k with Employer Match or Contribution

Pet Insurance

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Konik is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

Konik has been a leader in the technical staffing industry for more than 50 years, providing the fastest and easiest link between employees and employers. Konik has specialized in placing professional, qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception and maintains a strong commitment to customer service.

Compensation $28-$34/hr

Posted: Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Job # 31186