Receiving Inspection Technician I - 1st Shift

Colder Products Company (CPC) is the leading provider of quick disconnect couplings, fittings and connectors for plastic tubing. At CPC, we believe that fluid handling should be safe and easy. We engineer our connection solutions to improve the overall functionality and design of  equipment and processes for the life sciences, industrial, and chemical handling markets. Special features of our products include precise hose barbs for superior grip, built-in shutoff valves for preventing spills, and easy-to-use, push-button thumb latches for quick connecting and disconnecting. CPC is a Dover company based in St. Paul with global offices and operations in Europe and Asia.

Do you want to share your passion for collaboration and dedication to customers? Are you looking for your next challenge? Join us in partnering with our customers to create the best connections in the world.

This is an amazing opportunity to contribute to a growing organization. Your role as a Receiving Inspection Technician I will allow you to serve staff and leaders and help provide creative solutions to drive CPC's short- and long-term goals. You'll join a creative and passionate team of individuals. This role offers plenty of opportunities to grow your skills and expand your knowledge!

The Receiving Inspection Technician I is responsible for performing incoming inspections for a variety of molded, machined, die cast, and plated components. This includes monitoring supplier performance and compliance to specification activities by applying inspection plans such as skip lot, supplied data, and new component testing.

Job Responsibilities

• Apply inspection techniques using a variety of hand inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, indicators, ring gages and programmable test equipment such as Optical Gaging, Coordinate Measuring Machine and Micro-view.
• Initiate non-conformances and maintain appropriate records as needed.
• Provide support for other inspection functions.
• Assist in evaluation of inspection methods/fixtures and providing improvement recommendations in conjunction with Quality Engineering/Engineering.
• Operates within CPC BOS (Quality System).
• Active participant in Continuous Improvement and Lean projects.
• Keeps current in the field with internal and external education and training.
• Assists with quality systems audits with suppliers.
• Adheres to all safety regulations.
• Demonstrates support of CPC core values.
• Performs other job duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Good communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office; Word and Excel.
• Able to collect, analyze, and report data.
• Self-driven and able to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to self-prioritize, multitask and expedite in support of production needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated work environment such as Medical Device/Bio-pharm/Automotive.
• Oracle or similar ERP software experience.
• Familiar with 1809001 guidelines and GMP.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and written specifications.
• Previous experience with optical or coordinate measurement machines.
• Previous experience in mechanical inspection or related field.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 10%

Physical Demands:

• Must frequently lift and/or move 10 up to a maximum of 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, sitting is regularly required; use of hands and fingers, and talk or hear. Reaching is frequently required with hands and arms. Occasionally required to stand, walk, and/or stoop.

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

CPC Culture
Here are CPC, we are committed to respecting and valuing people, collaborating, and having high ethical standards. We have a passion for creating the best connections in the world.

Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting and empowering new team members. Our team has a wide range of experience levels and tenures. We are focused on building an environment that supports knowledge-sharing and mentorship.

Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. Finding the right balance between your personal and professional life is important. We offer a Monday-Friday schedule. We also provide paid holidays and PTO.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.  Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.