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Quality Inspector

Kadant South America
Lebanon, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 12/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2026
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  • Lebanon, Ohio
  • Manufacturing
  • 1997

Overview

Job Description

KADANT BLACK CLAWSON LLC is an established leader in equipment and systems for the international pulp and paper process industries. For 150 years, we’ve helped our customers reduce their input costs and improve efficiency through innovative products and technologies. Our sustainability efforts have been nationally recognized, and Kadant is also listed on the New York Stock Exchange (KAI). Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is located in Lebanon, OH, where we design and manufacture our products for customers across the globe.

We currently seek to fill the role of Quality Inspector to perform inspections accurately and timely to ensure that a quality product is manufactured according to all required specifications before the product is shipped to the customer, all while advancing KBC’s mission of being a forward-thinking, collaborative, and ethical business.

Responsibilities

  • Establishes and maintains test inspection criteria for all KBC products.
  • Conducts in-process inspections at the plant and/or at suppliers as required.
  • Performs final pre-shipment test and inspection of various KBC produced and subcontracted products. This involves use of a portable CMM (coordinate measuring machine) arm.
  • Develops and maintains Product Quality Specifications. This includes assisting our suppliers in understanding our specifications and requirements unique to KBC products.
  • Establishes in-process inspection points and identifies special fixtures, jigs, and inspection equipment unique for our products. This will include identifying when and where the instruments are needed.
  • Administers Discrepant Material Reports (DMRs) and the deviation processes.
  • Assists in resolution of warranty claims and completes failure analysis as needed.

Qualifications

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrates KBC values of personal accountability, discipline, trust, and proactive action
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required for the position, and at least five years of related experience.
  • Must have broad knowledge and experience in fabrication, machining, and assembly and a high degree of technical capability.
  • Experience working under a QMS/ISO 9001 or other ISO certified business quality system is required.
  • Must be proficient in the use of all typical test and inspection equipment used in the evaluation of product.
  • A strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, ERP system, and portable CMM knowledge is required. ASQ Certification is a plus.
  • Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally. Anything over 50 pounds requires two people or the use of a lifting device.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

All benefits, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401k are effective upon hire! Position also eligible for our production bonus plan (up to 2K per year)!

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