Quality Control Process Inspector

KMC Controls - Manufacturing Inc; New Paris (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

KMC Controls is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Process Inspector to support product quality throughout receiving, in-process, first-piece, and final inspection activities. This position helps ensure materials, components, assemblies, and finished products meet drawings, specifications, workmanship standards, and customer expectations.

The role requires reading drawings, using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and fixtures, documenting results, and supporting containment and corrective

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical quality training preferred.
• Manufacturing quality inspection or related production experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow drawings, specs, and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, first-piece, final, and special inspections per drawings and procedures.
• Read part drawings, BOMs, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Use calipers, micrometers, gauges, fixtures, and test equipment to verify dimensions.
• Document inspection results, quality records, defects, and nonconformances.
• Identify nonconforming material and support containment and corrective actions.
• Communicate quality concerns to Production, Quality, Engineering, and Purchasing.
• Maintain inspection areas and tools in a clean, organized condition.
• Assist with audits, rework verification, returns, and inventory checks.

Skills

Reading drawings

Inspection tools

Documenting results

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Mathematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Quality training preferred

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Fixtures

Epicor

MS Word / Excel

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category Quality Control

Description

KMC Controls is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Process Inspector to support product quality throughout receiving, in-process, first-piece, and final inspection activities. This position helps ensure materials, components, assemblies, and finished products meet KMC drawings, specifications, workmanship standards, documentation requirements, and customer expectations before they move to the next stage of production or shipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, first-piece, final, and special inspections according to approved drawings, specifications, procedures, and inspection requirements.
• Read and interpret part drawings, bills of material, work instructions, quality standards, revision levels, and controlled documentation.
• Use appropriate inspection and measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, fixtures, visual standards, and functional test equipment.
• Verify dimensions, workmanship, labeling, packaging, part identification, quantities, revisions, and other quality requirements with consistent accuracy.
• Document inspection results, quality records, test outcomes, defects, nonconformances, and related transactions accurately in approved systems and forms.
• Identify, label, segregate, and communicate nonconforming or suspect material to prevent unintended use or shipment.
• Support containment, material review, root-cause investigation, corrective action, supplier quality, and continuous-improvement activities as directed.
• Communicate quality concerns promptly to Production, Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, and other departments as needed to resolve issues.
• Monitor production and inspection trends and elevate repeated defects, process concerns, or documentation discrepancies.
• Maintain inspection areas, samples, records, tools, gauges, and equipment in a clean, organized, and controlled condition.
• Follow KMC safety, quality, ESD, ISO 9001, calibration, document-control, and material-handling procedures.
• Assist with audits, rework verification, returns, inventory checks, and other quality or production-support activities as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with team members to support daily production schedules while maintaining quality and customer requirements.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical coursework, quality training, or related manufacturing education preferred.
• Prior manufacturing, quality inspection, assembly, electronics, machining, or related production experience preferred; equivalent education, training, and experience will be considered.
• Ability to read and follow drawings, specifications, work instructions, inspection plans, quality alerts, safety instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to use or learn common inspection and measurement tools, gauges, fixtures, visual standards, and functional test equipment.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, tolerances, measurements, and unit conversions used in inspection activities.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn quality, inventory, ERP, and document-control systems; Microsoft Word, Excel, and Epicor experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and ability to identify defects, discrepancies, or process concerns.
• Ability to communicate inspection results and quality concerns clearly, professionally, and promptly with coworkers and supervisors.
• Ability to make objective quality decisions using documented requirements and escalated questions when acceptance criteria are unclear.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a deadline-driven manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, reach, grasp, handle small parts, inspect components, and use inspection tools.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance or appropriate equipment.
• Commitment to following KMC Controls safety, quality, attendance, ESD, ISO 9001, and workplace procedures.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Position Quality Control Process Inspector

Number of Openings 1

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Location Kreuter Manufacturing Co. Inc

About the Organization

For over 50 years, KMC Controls has helped facilities achieve higher levels of energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality by automating and controlling building systems. KMC Controls is an independent American manufacturer of building automation solutions for system integrators, system distributors, and OEM partners.

KMC is dedicated to:

• Building automation solutions that are easy to purchase, install, and use
• Providing open, secure, and scalable systems
• Facilitating reductions of energy consumption and operating costs
• Increasing occupant comfort and productivity

Our Mission

Innovative and intuitive solutions; responsive and supportive people.

Our Vision

KMC Controls will provide innovative, easy-to-use building management and automation solutions. We will be known for our market focus, creativity, and dedicated, passionate employees.

Made in the USA

KMC Controls building automation devices are designed and manufactured in the U.S.A. under the ISO-9001: 2008 registered quality system. KMC partners enjoy a comprehensive 5-year product warranty and unparalleled post-sales support.

This position is currently accepting applications.