Quality Assurance Tech I

Lindsay Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Stock purchase plan

Paid holidays

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Lindsay Corporation in Lindsay, Nebraska, seeks a full-time Quality Technician to support manufacturing quality and compliance activities. The role combines shop-floor inspection with quality-system documentation and requires consistent judgment, attention to detail, and effective communication across functions.

Lindsay Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, pretax spending accounts, 401(k), tuition assistance, paid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required;associate degree or technical certificate in quality, manufacturing, machining, engineering technology, or a related field preferred.
• Two or more years of manufacturing, inspection, quality, machining, fabrication, or related technical experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and inspection requirements; working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to use precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and fixed gauges; experience with CMM or electronic inspection equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, first-article, and final inspections using approved plans, drawings, specifications, and workmanship standards.
• Maintain controlled procedures, work instructions, forms, specifications, and records in accordance with ISO 9001 and company requirements.
• Identify, document, tag, segregate, and communicate nonconforming material; support containment, disposition, reinspection, and follow-through to closure.
• Prepare records and objective evidence for internal, external, customer, and supplier audits; support corrective actions and verify assigned actions are completed.
• Enter, compile, analyze, and report inspection results, defect trends, and quality metrics using Excel and applicable systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Collaboration across departments

Problem-solving

Reading engineering drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certificate in quality/manufacturing

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

CMM experience

Excel

Job description

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Lindsay has become a global force of innovation in a variety of segments:

Helping farmers feed the world and conserve precious resources and assisting metropolitan regions so they can keep populations moving freely and safely. What was once a small operation in Lindsay, Nebraska, has grown into a worldwide force in irrigation and infrastructure.

Position Summary:

This is a full-time technician position based in Lindsay, NE, supporting manufacturing quality and compliance activities. The role combines shop-floor inspection with quality-system documentation and requires consistent judgment, attention to detail, and effective communication across functions. Lindsay Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, pretax spending accounts, 401(k), tuition assistance, paid holidays, wellness reimbursement, paid parental leave, career development opportunities, and a stock purchase plan.

Essential Functions:

• Inspection & Verification: Perform incoming, in-process, first-article, and final inspections using approved plans, drawings, specifications, and workmanship standards.
• Measurement: Use and care for calibrated inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, tape measures, height gauges, and fixed gauges; verify equipment is within calibration before use.
• Material Certification & Traceability: Review material test reports, certificates of conformance, supplier documentation, and production records for completeness and compliance; maintain clear lot and product traceability.
• Nonconforming Material: Identify, document, tag, segregate, and communicate nonconforming material; support containment, disposition, reinspection, and follow-through to closure.
• Quality Management System: Maintain controlled procedures, work instructions, forms, specifications, and records in accordance with ISO 9001 and company requirements.
• Audit Support: Prepare records and objective evidence for internal, external, customer, and supplier audits; support corrective actions and verify assigned actions are completed.
• Problem Solving: Support root-cause analysis and corrective action using practical methods such as 5 Whys, cause-and-effect analysis, RCCM, or 8D, as appropriate.
• Quality Data: Enter, compile, analyze, and report inspection results, defect trends, and quality metrics using Microsoft Excel and applicable quality or ERP systems.
• Manufacturing Support: Provide timely quality guidance to operators and supervisors; help teams interpret drawings, specifications, inspection criteria, and documentation requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in initiatives that reduce defects, rework, scrap, and escapes while improving process control, product quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow all safety, environmental, and quality requirements; promptly elevate conditions that could affect product integrity, compliance, or customer commitments.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certificate in quality, manufacturing, machining, engineering technology, or a related field preferred.
• Two or more years of manufacturing, inspection, quality, machining, fabrication, or related technical experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and inspection requirements; working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to use precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and fixed gauges; experience with CMM or electronic inspection equipment is 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, particularly Excel and Word; experience with ERP, manufacturing execution, or electronic quality management systems is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of sampling methods, measurement systems, and quality tools; ASQ Certified Quality Inspector or Certified Quality Technician certification is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, organization, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an industrial manufacturing environment and collaborate across Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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