Job Title:
Quality Technician
Company: Anderson Dahlen
Location: St Michael, MN
Created: 2026-03-15
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Anderson Dahlen Join Our Team as a Quality Technician Anderson Dahlen, a key player in Grays Specialty Equipment segment, offers a diverse array of expert services, including design, manufacturing, integration, installation, and maintenance of highly advanced systems in various markets, including food, industrial, pharmaceutical, and vacuum science. Our focus on stainless steel and specialty alloy fabrication ensures that we deliver customized solutions for all our clients' needs. Your Role: As a Quality Technician, you will be the primary quality contact, driving excellence across all functions. You will play a crucial role in conducting inspections, tests, and other assessments to ensure that our manufactured products meet customer specifications and quality standards. Key Responsibilities: Demonstrate professionalism and technical competence, inspiring excellence within the organization. Execute dimensional, receiving, in-process, and final inspections as needed. Assist in developing inspection plans to guarantee product quality compliance. Embrace Lean and continuous improvement principles and initiatives. Identify root causes of technical issues and recommend effective solutions. Inspect materials and electrical systems for defects and durability. Manage calibration tool lists and coordinate outside calibration activities. Adhere to all company safety protocols. Execute measurement programs using metrology equipment. Prepare documentation and ensure compliance paperwork for all inspected items, including scanning and filing records appropriately. Make acceptance or rejection decisions based on inspection results and customer specifications. Perform additional duties as assigned. Qualifications: Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Capability to lead and facilitate problem-solving improvement teams. Experience with various inspection methods, including blueprint reading and GD&T. Strong understanding of machining, welding, and metal fabrication. Excellent organizational and prioritization abilities. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and DMAIC problem-solving techniques. Ability to interpret specifications, prints, and technical documents. Experience with 1D, 2D, and 3D metrology methods and devices. Quality Assurance certification is a plus. Physical Requirements: The physical demands of this role are representative of those required to successfully perform its essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Lift/Carry: 0-10 lbs. (Occasionally) Push/Pull: 0-25 lbs. (Occasionally) Bend: 0-33% during an 8-hour shift Twist/Turn: 0-33% during an 8-hour shift Kneel/Squat: Not at all Sit: 67-100% during an 8-hour shift Stand/Walk: 0-33% during an 8-hour shift Overhead Reaching: 0-33% during an 8-hour shift Ladder/Stair: 0-33% during an 8-hour shift Equal Opportunity Employer: Anderson Dahlen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites everyone to apply. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Compensation: $24 - $33 per hour Hours: 6 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday.