QA Tech & Inspector

Why Join Our Team?

Are you detail-oriented, technically minded, and passionate about ensuring products meet the highest standards? We're looking for a Quality Assurance Technician & Inspector who wants to make a real impact on agricultural manufacturing while building a rewarding career with clear advancement opportunities.

What Makes This Role Different:

✓ Career Growth Path - We invest in your future with a structured development program leading to ASQ certifications and job advancement.

✓ Hands-On Impact - Your inspections and insights directly influence product quality and customer satisfaction

✓ Diverse Responsibilities - No two days are the same—from blueprint reading and equipment inspection to data analysis and process improvement

What You'll Do

As our Quality Assurance Technician & Inspector, you'll be the guardian of quality throughout our manufacturing process:

Core Responsibilities:

• Ensure Excellence - Perform proactive inspections and final quality checks to ensure products meet company standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements
• Problem Solve - Troubleshoot defects, identify root causes, and recommend practical solutions to prevent recurrence
• Analyze & Report - Create trend charts, analyze quality data, and post KPI results to drive continuous improvement
• Manage Systems - Maintain ISO 9001 compliance, manage the Material Review Board (MRB) process, and ensure proper documentation
• Lead Audits - Conduct internal quality audits and help maintain our quality management system
• Collaborate - Work with production, engineering, and management teams to enhance quality across all operations

Day-to-Day Activities:

• Read and interpret engineering blueprints and technical specifications
• Inspect welding, paint, and assembly operations for conformance
• Use precision measurement tools and advanced inspection equipment
• Maintain calibration schedules and equipment records
• Document inspection results and maintain quality databases
• Create and update work instructions and quality procedures
• Approve outbound products through visual and functional inspections

What We're Looking For

Must-Haves:

• Education: High school diploma or GED (technical school or associate degree in Quality, Manufacturing Technology, or related field strongly preferred)
• Experience: 1-2 years in quality control, inspection, or manufacturing environment
• Technical Skills: Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings; proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Quality Knowledge: Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other quality management systems preferred
• Work Style: Extremely organized with exceptional attention to detail; able to work independently and as part of a team
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Safety-Minded: Commitment to following all safety protocols and wearing required PPE

Bonus Points For:

• ASQ certifications (CQI, CQA, or working toward certification)
• Experience with quality management software or ERP systems
• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• Statistical Process Control (SPC) training
• Previous experience with precision measurement tools

Personal Qualities We Value:

• Integrity - You make honest quality decisions regardless of production pressure
• Curiosity - You ask "why" and seek to understand root causes
• Initiative - You proactively identify issues before they become problems
• Adaptability - You handle changing priorities and work well in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Team Player - You collaborate effectively and communicate professionally with all levels of the organization

Your Career Path with Us

We believe in promoting from within and investing in our people's growth:

Year 1: Master inspection processes, complete ISO 9001 fundamentals training, develop data analysis skills

Years 1-2: Earn ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) and ISO Internal Auditor certifications; conduct internal audits

Years 2-5: Train and certify as an ASQ Lead Auditor and Quality Engineer (CQE); lead process improvement initiatives

Years 5 : Progress toward ASQ Quality Manager (CQM) certification - preparing for senior leadership role.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

The Reality of the Role:

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, fumes, and moving equipment
• Both indoor and outdoor work regardless of weather conditions
• Requires standing, walking, climbing, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds
• Safety equipment (PPE) provided and required
• Fast-paced environment where quality and safety are top priorities

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: Based on experience and certifications
• Career Advancement: Clear path to senior quality roles with structured development plans
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off
• Stable Industry: Agricultural manufacturing with consistent demand
• Team Environment: Collaborative culture that values quality and continuous improvement

About Us

KMW Loaders is a leading agricultural manufacturing company committed to producing high-quality agricultural equipment. We take pride in our craftsmanship, innovation, and the quality of our products. Our team members are the heart of our operation, and we invest in their success through training, development, and a supportive work environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

The employee must lift 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and various chemicals. The noise level in the manufacturing environment is usually loud, so hearing protection is required. Duties will be both indoors and outdoors regardless of the weather.