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1st shift - Inspector/Tester

The Kinetic Co., Inc.
Greendale, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 11/13/2025 CLOSED ON 1/12/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st shift - Inspector/Tester position at The Kinetic Co., Inc.?

Do you want to be a part of making the finest industrial knives and hardened wear products, working with highly trained employees, with the finest metal working equipment available, and with the best steels and tooling available? Come join our team at Kinetic where we offer all those and an air-conditioned world-class facility.
We are seeking a skilled Inspector/Tester. In this role you will be responsible for performing final inspection of completed product line for conformance to specifications such as dimensions, tolerances, and surface finish.
What’s in the job:
  • Make dimensional, mechanical inspection and test of diversified line of standard products, assemblies, sub-assemblies, units and components for size, and to ensure conformance with quality standards, conformity to size, mechanical performance, finish, and appearance.
  • Assist with devising dimensional gauging set ups, do part layout inspection and assist in establishing part inspection procedures.
  • Inspect purchased parts, parts from outside vendors, and incoming materials.
  • Perform surface plate inspection of part layout, floor inspection of first and subsequent piece part and/or inspection check of sub and final assemblies.
  • Responsible for documenting NCM’s, in-process inspection reports, final inspection reports, and customer inspection certifications.
  • Train associates on proper use and maintenance of inspection measurement instruments, apparatus, machines and equipment.
  • Use of a variety of precision measuring instruments, test sets and gauging equipment.
What does it take:
  • HSD/GED required.
  • 3-4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Must be able to read blueprints at a level equivalent to the MATC Blueprint Reading Class.
  • Physical Requirements: Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Must regularly lift or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs.

We offer a competitive benefit package including an excellent health insurance plan, a generous vacation policy, and a 401(K) plan with company match.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.



Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.70 - $33.70 per hour
 

 

Salary : $23 - $33

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