Quality Inspector

What You’ll Do

The Quality Inspector is responsible for performing advanced quality inspections, tests, and analysis of materials, components, and finished products to ensure compliance with company and customer specifications. This mid-level position includes assisting in root cause analysis, providing feedback for corrective actions, and maintaining quality documentation. This position reports into the Quality Manager.

• Perform detailed inspections and tests on raw materials, components, and finished products using advanced measurement tools and techniques.
• Lead the identification of non-conformances and assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve quality issues and implement process improvements.
• Conduct audits of production processes to ensure compliance with established quality standards and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and thorough records of inspection results, non-conformance reports, and corrective actions.
• Assist in training and mentoring Quality Technician I team members in proper quality procedures and tool usage.
• Use statistical process control (SPC) tools to monitor and improve product quality throughout the production process.
• Ensure that all quality equipment is properly calibrated and functioning accurately.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to improve quality systems and processes.
• Perform various other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.

What You Bring

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in heavy-duty metal manufacturing inspection is required.
• Must have general welding inspection knowledge.
• CWI certified welding inspector preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of quality control processes and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Proficiency in using advanced measurement tools, including CMMs, calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Experience in root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience using statistical process control (SPC) tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills for maintaining accurate records.

Why Johnson Screens is a Great Place to Work:

At Johnson Screens, we value open-mindedness, competence, collaboration, and integrity. We support our people with competitive total rewards, comprehensive benefits, and continuous development – so everyone can work with confidence and deliver results that matter.

Compensation

Hourly pay rate of $25.75-$30.00 per hour.

Shared Cost Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k) Plan - 5% Employer Match, Health Spending Account (HSA)

Employee Paid Benefits

Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Supplemental Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Insurance

Employer Paid Benefits

80 Hours of Paid Holidays per Year, Vacation Time Off, Sick Time, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D, Accident Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, Student Scholarships

Work Environment & Schedule

Onsite, Monday through Thursday in New Brighton, MN

About Johnson Screens

Johnson Screens is the leading global provider of innovative screening and separation solutions. We support a wide range of industries, which means that almost every product around us has touched one of our screens during its manufacturing process. Since our inception over a century ago, our products have helped protect lives by reducing harmful waste, providing clean water, and making the best use of our precious natural resources. We strive to be a great place to work and do what is right for our customers and our people. We thrive on innovation and continuous improvement, and we believe that our people are the key to our success.

Our daily work is guided by six values, which we call our True North:

Open-Mindedness

Competence

Confidence

Collaboration

Integrity

Results

This is the standard we hold ourselves to – and we’re raising the bar. High performers belong here. If you’re ready to make your mark, we’re ready to meet you. Apply now and grow with Johnson Screens.

Johnson Screens is an equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veteran status.