Final Inspector - Internal Coldspring Employees Only in Cold Spring, Minnesota at Cold Spring Granite Company

Description: Must be a current Coldspring employee to apply. Applications accepted until 7/31/2026

Status: This is a full-time; hourly position
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 5am – 2pm & Friday: 5am -11am

Benefits Offered to Full-time Employees: Health, Dental, Optical, Medical FSA/HSA, Dependent Care (FSA), Basic Life Plan, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing (ROA), PTO (Vacation), Holidays, Jury Duty, and Funeral Leave

JOB SUMMARY: The Final Inspector is responsible for performing the final inspection of memorial plates to ensure a high quality of workmanship and that the product is accurate to the customer's specifications.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Slide memorial plates from the conveyor to the inspection bench; average plate weight is approximately 25 pounds.
• Inspect plate for fabrication flaws such as paint touch up issues, appropriate buffing, highlighting, gas holes, clear coat flaws, letter spacing and alignment, weld repair, etc.
• Verify that plate has been completed according to work order specifications including size and design, proper emblems, spelling and dates, proper font and letter size, etc.
• Record any defects that are found and route the memorial plate back to the proper operation to make the correction.
• Determine if a plate with errors should be rejected or if corrections can be made.
• Assemble any additional items that are to be included with the memorial plate, such as date scrolls, screws (for future date scrolls), precious portraits, cast frames or special hardware; requires use of silicone, glue and/or screws.
• Coordinate the flow of work orders and products according to order specifications and verify they meet order standards.
• Utilize work order to verify whether memorial plate will be shipped to customer or sent to Granite Operations for additional assembly.
• Maintain an appropriate level of materials and supplies utilized in inspection area.
• Perform adhesion tests and film thickness on clear coat test pieces.
• Participate in a regular rotation with the shipping department to complete the shipment process for customer orders.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 6 months in a Bronze Memorial Product Production
• Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another, to avoid interruptions in production.
• Ability to work independently, with little or no supervision.
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills, with an emphasis in time management, improving efficiencies and exercising independent judgment to determine work priority and urgency.
• General math skills.
• Must be able to read work orders or production tickets, which may include dimensional drawings.
• Ability to read a tape measure, imperial and metric.
• Work as a self-motivated team member who adheres to all safety protocols and is willing to cross-train as needed.

MAKE YOUR MARK AND MAKE IT LAST
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please call or text Karissa Lintgen at 320-685-4681 or email Karissa at klintgen@coldspringusa.com for assistance.
COLDSPRING IS A VETERAN-FRIENDLY, WELLNESS ORIENTED, TOBACCO-FREE COMPANY.Coldspring is an Affirmative Action Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
The pay range is a representation of the position’s entire pay grade range. Starting pay is based on an individual’s skills, experience, and at the discretion of the hiring team.