Custom Mold & Design, a Velosity Company is searching for a Quality Technician on 1st shift to support our location in Forest Lake, MN. The Quality Technician isresponsible for understanding, communicating, and verifying conformance to internal and external quality standards. This is an on-site position. Who is Custom Mold & Design? Custom Mold & Design was founded in 1965 for the purpose of manufacturing plastic injection molds. High quality product, superior service to the customer and a dedication to the well-being of each employee has always been the goal. Today we continue to operate under that same philosophy and ideology. We employ the very best, highly dedicated engineers and mold manufacturers with combined industry experience in excess of 1000 years! At Custom Mold & Design, our culture & values are our competitive advantage. Engrained in everything we do are our values of Collaboration, Results-Driven, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, and Customer Satisfaction. Sound like you? Apply to join our team today. What You'll Love about Custom Mold & Design: Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, short term and long term disability, flex spending, 401k match, and MORE! Generous PTO offerings & 8 paid holidays annually Great opportunities for growth & advancement A family centric environment that hires and develops talent based on our values Casual Dress Code Essential Duties: Work cooperatively with all employees. Program and operate CMM. Initiate, perform and maintain inspection instructions for receiving, in-process and final inspections. Develop and/or adapt inspection equipment to meet quality standards, make suggestions regarding procedures, standards and equipment to facilitate work and maintain product quality. Investigate and determine cause of quality issues; assist production and other personnel with Corrective Action process. Assist in the handling and documentation of nonconforming products. Assist in maintaining the calibration system. Performs all other assignments as required. Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required. Licensing/Registration/Certification: Valid identification and the ability to work legally in the United States. Preferred 3 years quality experience in a manufacturing environment with one year of CMM programming (PCDMIS). Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including presentation skills; effective business correspondence and reporting; working knowledge of Microsoft Office and business operating systems. Understanding of modern manufacturing processes; knowledge of systems implementation including ISO 9001 and AS9100 PR blueprint experience with basic measurement tools (micrometers, tool scopes, etc.); knowledge of blueprint reading / GDT; an understanding of component and/or mold manufacturing and ability to make decisions on in process tolerancing. To be able to perform daily tasks safely; to work independently with limited supervision; to be able to solve practical problems and work effectively with customers, suppliers and other internal departments. Physical & Mental Demands: Standing, Walking, Kneeling, Bending, Reaching, Pulling, Twisting, Turning, Seeing, Hearing Ability to lift up to 30 pounds The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Work Environment: This is a non-smoking, professional tool shop with normal lighting, and climate control. This position requires the employee to work on a manufacturing floor where they may be subject to airborne contaminants and chemical odors, exposure to heat, noise, dust, dirt, oil and waste. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Protective Clothing Required: When in certain locations of the facility, eye and ear protection are requi ed. Closed-toed/ Slip resistant shoes are also required in certain locations. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Velosity is an E-Verify employer. Velosity maintains ITAR-compliant operations in our facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran, marital, or disability status.