Quality Inspector / Technician 1

MRA-The Management Association
United States, Wisconsin, Germantown
Feb 19, 2025
KSM Industries Germantown, WI Job Description: Quality Inspector / Technician I Company Overview: KSM Industries is a leading custom sheet metal fabricator dedicated to providing high-quality, innovative solutions to a diverse range of industries. With a commitment to precision, excellence, and customer satisfaction, we are seeking Quality Inspector/Technician to join our team. Position Summary: As an Inspector/Technician at KSM, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and accuracy of customer parts manufactured by the company. This position involves performing visual and manual inspection duties using standardized methods, procedures and precision measuring instruments (InspecVision optical comparator or Faro Arm). Key Responsibilities: Inspection Duties: Perform inspection tasks on a variety of custom parts, sheet metal fabrications, weldments, powder-painted and assembled components. Complete inspection reports as directed; sign off BOM; maintain inspection logs. Inspect rejected parts to verify reasons and determine disposition (scrap or rework); may make minor fit up or repair of defective parts. Audit production parts and processes as needed to assist in determining root cause to drive corrective action. Assist with incoming inspection to verify supplied and outside processed parts. Visual Inspection: Conduct thorough visual inspections of parts to identify any defects, discrepancies or imperfections. Ensure that components meet the specified quality standards and match the design requirements of the customer prints or models. Precision Measurement: Use a variety of measuring instruments (caliper, micrometer, tape measure) and precision measuring instruments (InspecVision, Faro Arm, etc.) to check dimensions and tolerances of components. Accurately record measurement data and maintain detailed inspection reports. Print and Model Verification: Compare inspected components against customer prints, models or other technical specifications. Verify that dimensions and features align within engineering documentation and tolerances. Quality Documentation: Document inspection results, including any deviations or non-conformities observed during the inspection process. Communicate findings to relevant personnel (production, engineering, supervisors, management) and work collaboratively to resolve quality issues. Provide feedback to improve manufacturing processes and prevent recurring quality issues and drive continuous improvement. Assist in data collection and analysis to drive improvements. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical education or certifications in quality control is a plus. Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in sheet metal fabrication or similar industry. Ability to interpret engineering drawing, experience with GD&T is helpful. Familiarity with the proper use of calipers, tape measures, and pin & thread gauges. Capable of using precision measuring instruments such as InspecVision and Faro arm. Attention to detail, accuracy and a commitment to maintain high standards. Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel. Strong communication skills to effectively convey inspection results and collaborate with cross-functional teams.