Quality Inspector - 2nd Shift (Aerospace)

Kawasaki; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Quality Inspector for the 2nd Shift in Lincoln, NE. The role involves inspecting materials and products to ensure compliance with specifications using various testing methods. The ideal candidate will have experience in quality control, be detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a chance to contribute to high standards in aviation manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control inspection or equivalent fabrication and assembly experience.
• Ability to use small measuring devices such as calipers and micrometers.
• Must be able to speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials, products, and production operations for specifications.
• Record and report inspection results.
• Assist or lead investigations for process abnormalities.

Skills

Accountability

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer-oriented

Initiative/self-motivated

Organizational skills

Problem sensitivity

Stress tolerance

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Quality Inspector - 2nd Shift (Aerospace)

Job Category: KMM Quality Control

Requisition Number: QUALI002318

• Posted : September 8, 2025
• Full-Time

Locations

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KMM Aerospace
6600 NW 27th Street
Lincoln, NE 68516, USA

• Follow all company Policies and Procedures, Quality and Environmental Management Systems (QMS & EMS), Kawasaki Production System (KPS) and any other legal and compliance regulations that may apply such as OSHA.
• Inspect materials, products and/or production operations for conformance to specifications by dimensional, visual and physical testing means.
• Compare inspection results with written specifications such as engineering drawings, technical specifications, inspection lists, standards and visual aids.
• Record and report inspection results.
• May assist or lead investigations to determine root causes for process and/or product abnormalities.
• May quarantine, sort and/or rework product to support Production and maintain quality product.
• May package quarantined, sorted and/or reworked product and complete documentation to distribute.
• May replace and/or calibrate measuring equipment and maintain proper equipment documentation.
• Communicate inspection data results to appropriate personnel and request adjustments when necessary.
• Performs job duties in a safe and appropriate manner as well as follows all work and safety rules including any specialized safety and health training.
• Responsible for cleanliness of work area.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• KMM Core Competencies – Accountability, Adaptability, Attendance, Communication, Integrity, Productivity, Quality, Respect, Safety Awareness and Teamwork
• Experience in quality control inspection, or an equivalent experience of fabrication and assembly.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Assertiveness – Ability to act in a self‑confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Calibration Techniques – Ability to learn and follow a variety of calibration techniques applicable to current and new tools and equipment.
• Customer‑Oriented – Desire to serve our customers by focusing effort on meeting the customer's needs, understanding their concerns, and seeking to build trust.
• Detail‑Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Initiative/Self‑Motivated – Achieves desired outcomes with little supervision; being self‑driven and task oriented.
• Language Skills – Must be able to speak and understand English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively one‑on‑one or to groups, as necessary.
• Measuring Equipment – Able to understand and use small measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.
• Multi‑tasking – Able to handle multiple tasks and competing demands; knowledge of priorities and ensures all issues are addressed.
• Organizational Skills – Develops or uses systems to organize and keep track of information (e.g., "to‑do" lists, appointment calendars, follow‑up file systems). Sets priorities with an appropriate sense of what is most important and plans with an appropriate and realistic sense of the time demand involved.
• Problem Sensitivity – The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Stress Tolerance – Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education/Experience: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED). Manufacturing experience preferred.

Computer Skills: Displays appropriate proficiency with computers and computer applications, including: spreadsheets (e g, Excel), word processing (e g, Word), special applications.

Other Requirements: Required to wear company apparel. Required to complete core courses in KawaTech program.

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