Are you detail oriented?
Are you looking for a collaborative culture that values their employees?
Are you interested in working in a growing manufacturing company?
Then K & S Manufacturing has a position for you.
We are currently hiring a Quality Tech!
K & S Manufacturing History …
An agile manufacturing approach allows us to meet compressed timelines for a variety of customers in very competitive markets. A commitment to continuous improvement and vertical integration drives our ongoing investment in people, processes, and technology. K&S also invests in the latest, state of the art equipment housed in our modern facilities.
K&S only manufactures for our customers. We do not manufacture our own branded products. This ensures we are focused solely on generating competitive advantage for our customers.
Thomas Klusken, a military veteran, founded K&S Tool & Die in 1974. Servicing major OEMs, he had the vision to evolve K&S into a vertically integrated contract manufacturer. Our rich heritage as die makers and tool manufacturers—coupled with our manufacturing execution system—delivers supplier-led innovation. The outcome of his vision and the confidence entrusted in K&S over 40 years is reflected in the diverse markets we currently serve.
- Agriculture
- Engine large and small
- Construction
- Large truck
- On-and-Off highway
- Power transmission
- Process equipment
- Rail
- Seating
- Thermal transfer
- Turf care
JOB SUMMARY:
To ensure that materials, products and/or processes are in conformance to specifications and requirements.
- REQUIRED COMPETENCIES, QUALIFICATIONS, AND BASIC SKILL LEVELS:
- PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- High School education plus 5 years of experience as a Quality Technician
- Fluent reading, writing, and speaking English with excellent communication skills.
- Understands the care and use of pin gages, thread gages and gage blocks.
- Able to use micrometers, indicators, calipers, and height gages.
- Knowledge and technical background in manufacturing principles around which the parts are produced.
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and costs.
- Knowledge of mathematics, including arithmetic and statistics.
- Advanced knowledge of interpreting blueprints with GD&T.
- Experience with AIAG PPAP and capability study requirements.
- Knowledge of computers, Windows environment including MS Office Suite, exposure to ERP systems a plus.
- Experience with InspectionXpert and Gage Pack software a plus.
- Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
- Identify and segregate nonconforming materials or product.
- Sort suspect materials or products for shipments as needed.
- Notify appropriate organizational members of nonconformances with materials, products, or processes.
- Converse with appropriate organizational members to troubleshoot or improve product.
- Comply with policies, processes, and systems of the ISO quality management system.
- Support the commitment to a safe work environment as stated in the safety vision and the safety manual.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Record, review, and submit dimensional results, including required PPAP data, to internal and external customers.
Calibration and Process Audit
- Maintain gage calibration system for all measuring instruments used for accepting product.
- Review shop floor orders, blueprints, or other instructions to evaluate and audit quality of products, materials, and processes.
If interested, please contact Cheryl Robert, Human Resources Manager at 920-261-8817 or by email at crobert@ksmfg.com.