Advanced Quality Inspector

Organization: Klesk Metal Stamping Company

Date Posted: November 25, 2025

Date Needed: December 8, 2025

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Primary Category: Quality

Additional Categories:

• Quality
• Skilled Positions

Salary Range: $28.00-$34.00 DOE Per Hour

Position Type: Full-Time

Education Required: High School / GED

Experience Required: 5 - 10 Years

Job Description:

Work Schedule: 6:00am – 4:30pm M-Th Klesk Metal Stamping Company manufactures parts from a wide range of materials to customers in industries that include aerospace, computer, construction, dental, electronics, government, military, medical, recreation, and telecommunications. The Company prides itself on high quality products and dedicated customer service. Employees are guided by a set of core values that ensures a safe work environment, a team atmosphere, and focused growth opportunities. Benefits: • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Disability Insurance • Paid Time Off • 401k Job Purpose: The Advanced Quality Inspector ensures that products, materials, and processes meet company quality standards and customer requirements. This advanced role performs complex inspections, verifies critical features, leads quality initiatives, and supports the overall quality system. The Advanced Quality Inspector exercises independent judgment, resolves escalated quality issues, and supports continuous improvement within the department. Key Position Responsibilities: • Perform complex inspections using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, indicators, and visual/automated measurement systems. • Lead final and in-process inspections, ensuring all parts meet customer, print, and specification requirements. • Perform verification activities including FAI (when required), capability checks, validation of critical features, and documentation accuracy. • Collaborate with engineering, production, and leadership to resolve quality issues and improve processes. • Use independent decision-making to disposition product, interpret specifications, and escalate when necessary. • Review, complete, and approve quality documentation, including inspection reports, job packets, and non-conformance reports (NCRs). • Support root cause analysis and corrective actions within the NCR/CAR workflow. • Participate in internal audits and assist in maintaining inspection procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation. • Train, mentor, and provide technical support to beginner and intermediate inspectors. Required Skills: • 5+ years of experience in quality inspection or related precision manufacturing field. • Expert-level proficiency in GD&T, blueprint reading, and precision measurement tools. • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to lead quality initiatives and support complex decision-making. • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. • Ability to work independently, remain focused, and maintain high attention to detail. • Experience with visual measurement systems (e.g., automated vision systems, optical comparators, or digital imaging inspection tools). Experience with internal audits and quality system maintenance is a plus. • Experience with internal audits, FAI, capability checks, or quality system maintenance is a plus. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). Other: • High School Graduate / GED • Ability to accurately perform multiple tasks • Good vision (with or without corrective lenses) for detailed inspections • Reliable attendance, professionalism, and adherence to department expectations

How To Apply: Email resume to: belindag@kleskmetalstamping.com