Think You Can Spot a Flaw at 20 Paces?

Quality Assurance Technician & Inspector  |  KMW Ltd.  |  Sterling, KS

At KMW, we build agricultural equipment that has to work — out in the field, mile after mile, season after season. That means quality isn’t a checkbox. It’s a mindset. And we’re looking for someone who gets that.

What You’ll Own

You’ll be the last line of defense — and the first set of eyes — on the manufacturing floor. Your day-to-day will include:

• Conducting in-process and final inspections across welding, paint, and assembly operations
• Reading and interpreting engineering blueprints to verify product specifications and tolerances
• Identifying defects, troubleshooting root causes, and making recommendations to fix them
• Managing the MRB (Material Review Board) process — tracking, reporting, and resolving rejected or rework items
• Approving outbound products via visual inspections, QC checklists, and functional operation
• Maintaining calibration of measurement equipment and cameras
• Collecting quality data, building trend charts, and posting results to the KPI board
• Creating and updating work instructions and forms tied to our ISO quality system
• Supporting internal ISO 9001 audits and documentation

You’re Our Person If You…

• Have 1–2 years of manufacturing quality or inspection experience. Metal experience a plus.
• Can read a blueprint and know what GD&T means
• Are detail-obsessed — the kind of person who notices the thing everyone else walks past
• Communicate clearly when something’s wrong (because staying quiet isn’t an option)
• Are proficient in MS Office and comfortable learning new systems (we use Keyence and an ERP)
• Hold or are pursuing ASQ certification? Even better.

Why KMW?

We’re a growing manufacturer with a real career path in quality — this role comes with a built-in development roadmap toward ASQ certifications and advancement. If you’re hungry to grow, we’ll invest in you.

High school diploma or equivalent required. Technical or vocational training in Quality, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.

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.

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.