Chandler Industries  is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to join our team. This role is responsible for inspecting and testing materials, components, and finished products to ensure compliance with customer, company, and regulatory standards. 

Chandler Industries is a premier contract manufacturer specializing in precision machining, EDM, sheet metal fabrication, and a range of value-added services. We excel in providing exceptional value through responsive customer service, technical expertise, and innovative lean manufacturing practices. Our commitment to delivering world-class quality and on-time performance has made us a trusted partner for our customers. Chandler operates five divisions, including four in Minnesota—Blaine, Long Prairie, Montevideo, and Wyoming—and one in Chihuahua, Mexico.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Using work instructions, job traveler, blueprints, engineer drawings and specifications; inspects, checks, and tests materials, parts, components, and product during various stages of production including receiving, in-process, and finished.  
• Selects and maintains the appropriate tools, gauges, scales, and equipment for the feature or characteristic required to perform inspection and testing. 
• Checks and monitors materials and equipment to verify calibration status.
• Performs visual inspection for conformance.
• Will run CMM’s in production environment.
• Accurately documents and records inspection or test data, such as weights, dimensions, resistance, and quantities inspected, accepted, and rejected.
• Processes and maintains all quality records per appropriate procedures to maintain accountability, acceptance, and status.  
• Verifies travelers and other documentation for compliance to established procedures.
• Supports and assists quality improvement teams, engineers, and operations to resolve problem issues and improve quality.  
• Assists the supplier quality initiatives to facilitate corrective and preventative action relative to supplier quality problems and source inspection issues.
• Maintains an organized, clean and safe environment and maintains 5 “S” standards. Complies with safety rules including Personal Protective Equipment and OSHA standards.  
• Participates in Lean initiatives eliminating waste.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience (Minimum requirements in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses/certifications or other knowledge, skills, and abilities).

• Minimum two years quality inspection experience in the Aerospace, Medical or other highly regulated industry.
• Experience operating a CMM, preferably Keyence Vision System.
• Proficient reading, writing, oral communication and comprehension in English language.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Basic math skills.
• Must be able to pass annual visual exam (20-25, corrected, uncorrected, one eye).
• Attention to detail. 
• Willingness to learn. 
• High level of integrity. 
• Knowledge of computer aided software and their applications.
• Ability to problem solve. 
• Cooperative attitude, shares critical information, and remains professional in difficult situations.
• Self-directed; ability to work independently and within teams.

Additional Skills and Experience (Preferred or helpful)

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and GD&T specifications.
• ISO 9001:AS9100 and ISO 13485 experience.