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Quality Assurance Specialist

Alliance Machine Inc
River, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/18/2027

Quality Control Inspector (AS9100 / ISO 9001) – Zeiss CMM

Pay Rate: $26.00 – $32.00 / per hour DOE
Shift: Day Shift, Night Shift or Weekend
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Elk River, MN 55330 (In-Person)
Relocation: No relocation assistance provided. Local or self-relocating candidates only.
Export Control Requirement: Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Asylee, or Refugee) for ITAR/Aerospace compliance.

Benefits & Perks:

  • Paid Time Off ,Comprehensive Health Benefits, Retirement: 401(k) and Life & Disability: Company-provided life insurance and short/long-term disability options.

About Alliance Machine

Join a precision manufacturing team that values quality, professional growth, and team collaboration. We are looking for a detailed Quality Control Inspector with strong CMM experience to join our shop floor. At Alliance Machine, we live by our core values and provide a workplace where self-starters can truly learn, grow, and build a lasting career.

What You Will Do (Day-to-Day):

  • 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.

What We Are Looking For:

  • CMM Experience: Required experience operating/programming a Zeiss Contura CMM.
  • Manufacturing Experience: 3 years of hands-on manufacturing experience (precision machining or aerospace background is highly preferred).
  • Legal Requirement: Must qualify as a "U.S. Person" under ITAR/EAR export control regulations (U.S. Citizen, Green Card Holder, Asylee, or Refugee) [How to Avoid Immigration].
  • Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
  • 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.
  • Mindset: A motivated self-starter who aligns with our core values, possesses a willingness to learn, and wants to grow with the company.

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $32

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