QA Inspector I: Precision, Compliance & Process Quality

Lindsay Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Wellness reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Lindsay Corporation in Lindsay, NE, seeks a Quality Assurance Technician to support manufacturing quality and compliance. This full-time role combines shop-floor inspection with quality-system documentation and requires attention to detail and clear communication across functions.

You will perform inspections, review material documentation, maintain traceability, and support audits and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and enhance product quality.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED; associate degree or technical certificate in quality preferred.
• 2+ years in manufacturing, inspection, quality, machining or related technical experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and inspection requirements; GD&T knowledge preferred.
• Experience using precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and fixed gauges; CMM experience a plus.
• Ability to evaluate material certifications, supplier documentation, and traceability records against defined requirements.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, document control, nonconformance, corrective action, calibration, and audit practices preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word; ERP or quality-management systems experience preferred.
• ASQ Certification is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, judgment, organization, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, first-article, and final inspections using approved plans and drawings.
• Use calibrated inspection tools and verify calibration status before use.
• Review certificates of conformance, test reports, and production records for traceability.
• Identify, segregate, and communicate nonconforming material; support containment and disposition.
• Maintain ISO 9001 compliant procedures, work instructions, forms, and records.
• Prepare records for internal, external, customer, and supplier audits; assist corrective actions.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions using common quality tools.
• Enter, analyze, and report inspection results and defect trends using Excel or ERP systems.
• Provide quality guidance to operators and supervisors; help interpret drawings and criteria.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve process control.

Skills

Quality inspection

Measurement tools

Documentation & records

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Collaboration across departments

MS Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or quality certificate

ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (plus)

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Fixed gauges

CMM (optional)

ERP systems familiarity

Job description

Lindsay Corporation in Lindsay, NE, seeks a Quality Assurance Technician to support manufacturing quality and compliance. This full-time role combines shop-floor inspection with quality-system documentation and requires attention to detail and clear communication across functions.

You will perform inspections, review material documentation, maintain traceability, and support audits and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and enhance product quality.