What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Inspector position at ABILENE MACHINE LLC?
About the Role
We are seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to help ensure our agricultural replacement parts consistently meet customer, engineering, and company quality standards.
This hands-on position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, mechanically minded, dependable, and driven to improve. You will work closely with Production and other departments to identify issues, solve problems, and help deliver parts our customers can rely on.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect incoming materials, in-process components, and finished parts.
- Perform dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring tools.
- Read and interpret drawings, specifications, and samples.
- Conduct first-piece, in-process, and final inspections.
- Document defects, inspection results, and nonconforming material.
- Help identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Work with Production and other teams to resolve quality issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce defects.
- Maintain accurate quality records and a clean, organized work area.
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to read basic mechanical drawings and specifications.
- Comfortable using measuring and inspection equipment.
- Basic computer and recordkeeping skills.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and continuously improve.
Preferred:
- 1–3 years of quality or manufacturing experience.
- Agricultural equipment or replacement-parts experience.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
Who You Are
We are looking for someone who takes ownership, speaks up when something isn't right, and works well with others. You don't have to know everything on day one—you do need to be willing to learn, work hard, and continuously improve.
Our Core Values
Integrity — We do the right thing every time and take ownership of our actions and results.
Driven — We take initiative, solve problems, and continuously raise the standard.
Team First — We support one another and do what it takes to get the job done right.
Coachable — We seek feedback, stay open-minded, and learn from every situation.
Humble & Confident — We take pride in our abilities while remaining grounded and open to growth.
Benefits
We invest in our employees with a benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.
Eligible employees receive:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with company match of up to 5% after one year
- PTO accruing monthly
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Career advancement opportunities
- Stable, full-time employment with a growing organization
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Regular use of hands to handle parts and measuring equipment.
- Ability to lift and move parts or materials up to approximately 50 pounds.
- Ability to work safely around manufacturing equipment and metal components.
- Ability to wear required PPE.
Why Join Us?
Join a growing company that supports American agriculture and takes pride in delivering dependable replacement parts to customers across the Midwest and beyond.
If you are ready to take ownership, solve problems, and help us raise the standard for quality, we want to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.
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