Quality/Operations Operator (2nd Shift)

Company Overview

Great Lakes Engineering, Inc. has been a leader in precision manufacturing and surface finishing for over 29 years. Committed to delivering high-quality products and exceptional service, we continuously innovate to meet our customers’ evolving needs across diverse industries. Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and energetic Quality/Operations Operator to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in maintaining our rigorous quality standards, ensuring manufacturing processes comply with industry regulations, and supporting operational efficiency. Your proactive approach will help us uphold our reputation for excellence and foster continuous improvement. Duties

- Perform quality inspections using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, vision inspection systems, and coordinate measuring machines to verify product specifications.

- Conduct thorough quality audits in accordance with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, HACCP, CGMP, and FDA regulations to ensure compliance across all manufacturing processes.

- Monitor manufacturing operations for adherence to quality systems and identify areas for improvement through detailed data collection and analysis.

- Support calibration and maintenance of measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, and vision inspection systems to guarantee measurement accuracy.

- Assist in the implementation of quality assurance procedures and participate in root cause analysis for quality issues.

- Contribute to the development and maintenance of documentation related to quality management systems and audits.

- Collaborate with production teams to address quality concerns promptly and effectively, ensuring consistent product excellence. Skills

- Proficiency with Calypso software for data collection and analysis is highly desirable.

- Strong understanding of ISO 13485, ISO 9001 standards, FDA regulations, HACCP, CGMP practices, and quality management principles.

- Experience operating coordinate measuring machines (CMM), vision inspection systems, and other precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.

- Demonstrated ability to perform quality inspections, audits, and control activities within a manufacturing environment.

- Excellent analysis skills with attention to detail to identify deviations from specifications.

- Knowledge of quality assurance processes including QA/QC procedures and quality systems implementation.

- Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications accurately.

- Strong communication skills for documenting findings and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Join us at Great Lakes Engineering where your expertise will contribute directly to our commitment to precision, innovation, and customer satisfaction!

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Parental leave

- Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

- 2nd Shift (3-11 PM)

Language:

- English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

- Maple Grove, MN 55369 (Required)

Work Location: In person