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First Article Inspector
DuPont™ Spectrum™ · St Paul, Minnesota · Posted Jun 12, 2026
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Inspection And Measurement Responsibilities
- Perform and prepare reports for mechanical inspections on plastic, machined metal and assemblies per customer and Donatelle specifications
- Recommend and develop inspection methods using manual, vision and automated inspection precision metrology equipment
- Perform and prepare reports for first article, capability studies and gage R & R studies
- Read and interpret customer specifications and blueprints containing both linear and geometrically toleranced features
- Assist with delegating inspection related tasks (Gage R&R, capability studies) to Quality Inspectors and Quality Technicians
General Responsibilities
- Responsibility to protect Donatelle confidential information and Intellectual Property
- Follow safety requirements as outlined in the safety manual
- 10-15% travel to St. Louis Park facility may be required
- Perform other projects and duties as assigned
Education/Experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two year technical degree preferred
- Minimum of 3 years experience in mechanical inspection of injection molded and machined components
Other Qualifications And Desired Skills
- ASQ Certified Mechanical Inspector certificate
- Training in basic statistics preferred
- Training in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Ability to read and interpret blue prints and specifications
- General computer skills including MS Excel and MS Word
Additional Information
- 2nd shift position, hours are from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., there is a shift differential for 2nd shift
- Hourly wage range: $22 to $32
- Company benefits include, medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, holiday pay, and more
Position Requirements
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
- A completed 2-year vocational inspection program or equivalent on the job experience
- Course work in inspection , gauging and blueprint reading
- Exposure to injection molding in any capacity
- Working knowledge of mechanical inspection equipment, including Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)