Quality Inspector

K&S Wire Products, Inc.; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

K&S Wire Products, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to support production and engineering.

You will perform inspections, audits, measurements, and testing to ensure all products meet internal and customer standards. Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma or 5+ years of QC/inspection experience in manufacturing, and be proficient with calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision tools.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and accurate measurements are required.
• Ability to read engineering/CADD drawings.
• Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, gauges and precision tools.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Inspect coil wire, buyouts, and in-process materials.
• Complete First Article (FA) sign-offs and PPAP inspections.
• Perform calibrations and assist with Gage R&R.
• Inspect tooling, jigs, and fixtures.
• Support process audits, QC audits, time studies, and performance testing.
• Participate in supplier and safety audits.

Skills

Detail orientation

Measurement accuracy

Calipers/Micrometers

Gages/precision tools

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED or 5+ years QC/inspection experience

Job description

K&S Wire Products, Inc., founded in 1995, is an industry leader in wire forming and welding, serving industrial OEM clients and major retail fixture buyers from its manufacturing facility in Neosho, Missouri. The company produces a wide range of custom wire and metal products, including racks, shelves, grids, grills, grates, fan guards, point-of-purchase displays, and animal cage components. K&S Wire specializes in welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and galvanized wire, and can handle projects of varying size and complexity. Its advanced manufacturing operations use technologies such as high-speed mesh welders, X-Y welders, robotic MIG and TIG welding, and CNC press brakes and wire forming equipment. Team members work with a variety of wire sizes and materials, supporting high-quality, custom solutions for customers across multiple industries.

Our Purpose:

At K&S Wire, we aim to build and grow a family of employees, customers, and suppliers who work together to make things – products, people, businesses and communities – better.

Our Values:

Trust – We build relationships with our customers and suppliers.

• We provide quality products, fair pricing and prompt deliveries.


• Offer services to improve and perfect product design.


• Collaborate as a team providing transparent communication with customers and suppliers.


• Encourage curiosity to explore avenues for better product design


• Strive to listen and provide different perspectives to ensure efficient operations, team effort and best quality products

Family-Oriented

• K&S Wire began with family connections and maintains a family mentality at the core of business


• Maintain a team effort in providing quality products while helping employees reach personal and professional goals


• Remain involved in local communities through partnerships and participation in community events

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to support production and engineering by performing inspections, audits, measurements, and testing to ensure all products meet internal and customer standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or 5+ years of QC/inspection experience in manufacturing.


• Preferred: 3+ years of QC/Inspection experience in a manufacturing setting.


• Must have valid identification


• Must be able to pass a pre-employment screening

Key Skills

• Strong attention to detail and measurement accuracy.


• Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, gauges, and precision tools.


• Ability to read engineering/CADD drawings.


• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.


• Proficiency with MS Office.

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of ISO, ASTM, GMP standards - preferred


• Ability to lift 35 lbs and work in hot/cold environments.


• Must follow all PPE and safety guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect coil wire, buyouts, and in-process materials.


• Complete First Article (FA) sign-offs and PPAP inspections.


• Perform calibrations and assist with Gage R&R.


• Inspect tooling, jigs, and fixtures.


• Support process audits, QC audits, time studies, and performance testing.


• Participate in supplier and safety audits.

Available Shifts:

First Shift: M-TH 5am-330pm

Second Shift: M-TH 330pm-2am

Weekend Shift: FRI-SUN 5am-630pm

K&S Wire Products, Inc., founded in 1995, is an industry leader in wire forming and welding, serving industrial OEM clients and major retail fixture buyers from its manufacturing facility in Neosho, Missouri. The company produces a wide range of custom wire and metal products, including racks, shelves, grids, grills, grates, fan guards, point-of-purchase displays, and animal cage components. K&S Wire specializes in welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and galvanized wire, and can handle projects of varying size and complexity. Its advanced manufacturing operations use technologies such as high-speed mesh welders, X-Y welders, robotic MIG and TIG welding, and CNC press brakes and wire forming equipment. Team members work with a variety of wire sizes and materials, supporting high-quality, custom solutions for customers across multiple industries.

Our Purpose:

At K&S Wire, we aim to build and grow a family of employees, customers, and suppliers who work together to make things – products, people, businesses and communities – better.

Our Values:

Trust – We build relationships with our customers and suppliers.

• We provide quality products, fair pricing and prompt deliveries.


• Offer services to improve and perfect product design.


• Collaborate as a team providing transparent communication with customers and suppliers.

Continuous Innovation

• Encourage curiosity to explore avenues for better product design


• Strive to listen and provide different perspectives to ensure efficient operations, team effort and best quality products

Family-Oriented

• K&S Wire began with family connections and maintains a family mentality at the core of business


• Maintain a team effort in providing quality products while helping employees reach personal and professional goals


• Remain involved in local communities through partnerships and participation in community events

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to support production and engineering by performing inspections, audits, measurements, and testing to ensure all products meet internal and customer standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or 5+ years of QC/inspection experience in manufacturing.


• Preferred: 3+ years of QC/Inspection experience in a manufacturing setting.


• Must have valid identification


• Must be able to pass a pre-employment screening

Key Skills

• Strong attention to detail and measurement accuracy.


• Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, gauges, and precision tools.


• Ability to read engineering/CADD drawings.


• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.


• Proficiency with MS Office.

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of ISO, ASTM, GMP standards - preferred


• Ability to lift 35 lbs and work in hot/cold environments.


• Must follow all PPE and safety guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect coil wire, buyouts, and in-process materials.


• Complete First Article (FA) sign-offs and PPAP inspections.


• Perform calibrations and assist with Gage R&R.


• Inspect tooling, jigs, and fixtures.


• Support process audits, QC audits, time studies, and performance testing.


• Participate in supplier and safety audits.

Available Shifts:

First Shift: M-TH 5am-330pm

Second Shift: M-TH 330pm-2am

Weekend Shift: FRI-SUN 5am-630pm