QA Inspector-Machine Shop
Elk River, MNFull-time$26–32/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
Alliance Machine Inc. is hiring a QA Inspector for its machine shop. The role performs dimensional and structural inspections of precision components using a Zeiss Contura CMM, interprets blueprints and technical schematics, and records inspection results. Candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR/EAR regulations and have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of hands-on manufacturing experience.
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Job Duties
CMM & Inspections: Set up and operate a Zeiss Contura CMM to perform critical dimensional and structural inspections on precision components.
Blueprint Interpretation: Read, interpret, and accurately follow complex blueprints, GD&T, and technical schematics.
Standards & Compliance: Adhere strictly to ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D, and OSHA safety standards.
Data Entry: Use Microsoft Excel and basic computer operations (MS Office) to accurately log inspection data and document results.
Shop Excellence: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area according to company and department standards.
Team Support: Step up to handle additional quality duties and shop responsibilities as apparent or assigned.
Must qualify as a "U.S. Person" under ITAR/EAR export control regulations (U.S. Citizen, Green Card Holder, Asylee, or Refugee
Minimum Education Required
High School diploma or equivalent.
Minimum Experience Required
2+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience (precision machining or aerospace background is highly preferred).
Technical Skills: Strong background in equipment operations, component inspection, and blueprint reading.
Computer Skills: Basic proficiency with computers, specifically utilizing MS Excel for small data entry tasks.
Soft Skills: Strong verbal and written communication, sharp problem-solving abilities, and an extreme eye for detail.
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
4
Public Transportation Accessible
No
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
Physical Required
No
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$26.00 - $32.00 / Hourly
Additional Compensation
Overtime, 2nd Shift and Weekend schedule ( work 36 and get paid for 40) also available.
Postal Code
55330
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
100826
Job Benefits
Paid Time Off ,Comprehensive Health Benefits ,Vision and Dental. Retirement: 401(k) and Life & Disability: Company-provided life insurance and short/long-term disability options.
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How this job compares
Set against the 5,027 open Quality Assurance jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$26–32/hr
- Minnesota median$26–35/hr44 hourly ranges
- US median$26–31/hr838 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $29/hr, is close to the Minnesota median midpoint ($29/hr) — in the middle half of Quality Assurance hourly ranges in Minnesota.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 124 open Quality Assurance jobs in Minnesota and 5,027 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Minnesota
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Quality Assurance postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,858 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 2,474 of the 5,027 open Quality Assurance jobs (49%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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