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Inspector II - 1st Shift

9445 E River Rd, Coon Rapids, MN 55433, USA Req #1341
Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Kurt Workholding has set the standard for quality and reliability with machine vises and workholding technology for over 60 years. We manufacture and sell a complete line of workholding products for the machining industry. Our innovative angle lock design vises have built our reputation and allowed us to expand into a variety of other manufacturing sectors including 5-axis vises, workholding towers, automation and quality control. Kurt Workholding also provides manufacturers custom engineered solutions to help them maximize efficiency and quality.  



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Kurt is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Inspector II to join our team at our Products Division in Coon Rapids MN. The Inspector II is responsible for accurately checking and inspecting incoming materials, in-process parts, and finished products, ensuring conformance with company quality standards and customer specifications.

Our ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of related experience, strong attention to detail, and preferred knowledge or experience with plate inspection, gage calibration, and/or CMMs.

Hours:  6:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

Compensation

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $25.00 to $32.50. The exact rate may be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education.

 

Essential Functions

  • May provide receiving, in-process and final inspection for quality, appearance and performance of complicated equipment, instruments or products, or of diversified parts and assemblies using precision testing equipment, including CMM, micrometers, calipers, etc.
  • Interpret detailed blueprints, work orders, engineering specifications, and routing sheets to determine production standards and tolerance limits.
  • Test finished products for dimensions, fit, surface finish, and appearance.
  • Complete all required records and paperwork to include inspection reports, non-conforming material tags, and return material notices.
  • Analyze inspection results and assist in addressing and resolving production problems causing deviations from existing standards.
  • Recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
  • May be required to devise unusual measuring or gauging set-ups. 
  • May make periodic spot checks of variety of parts in progress for adherence to specifications.

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required.
 

Required

  • High School Diploma or equivalent GED
  • 2 years of related experience

Preferred

  • Associate’s degree
  • 4 years of related experience
  • Metrosoft or PC DMIS experience

Benefits 

  • Medical, dental, vision plans which are effective on your hire date.
  • Health Care Savings Account (HSA)
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
  • Company Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program

 

Physical Demand Factors

The following physical demand factors should be used as a general guideline for employees listed under this job title.  Specific requirements will vary based on the employee’s individual work responsibilities.
 

Strength Level Rating:  Light work.  Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

A worker in this job will frequently (from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time):

  • Reach by extending hands and arms
  • Handle objects by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands
  • Pick, pinch, or otherwise work primarily with fingers
  • Have near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less
  • Judge distances and spatial relationships (see objects three-dimensionally)

The worker will occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time):

  • Stoop by bending body downward and forward requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles
  • Crouch by bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
  • Perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touch
  • Adjust vision to bring objects into sharp focus
  • Identify and distinguish colors

100% employee-owned Kurt Workholding is a division of Kurt Manufacturing based near Minneapolis, MN. Operating in a state-of-the-art facility with multiple workstations, production lines and integrated automation with in-house design, engineering, production, assembly and shipping. Our employees own the manufacturing process from start to finish. 

 

What makes Kurt different? It starts with employee ownership, what we put into our products, passion that leads to profound pride, and the endless desire to deliver perfection on time, every time. That’s why we’ll never settle for good enough. It’s this dedication that created our legacy of excellence. If you are ready to transform your career with an industry leader, let us show you how owning something makes a difference.

 

Kurt Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces all individuals and what makes them unique. At Kurt we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
 
 
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, a disabled veteran, or an individual that has other barriers that limit your ability to access our on-line application system, please contact Human Resources at 
employment@kurt.com to discuss alternative ways to apply for open positions. 

Other details

  • Job Family Non-exempt
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Employment Indicator Regular
Location on Google Maps
  • 9445 E River Rd, Coon Rapids, MN 55433, USA