Quality Inspector II

KSM Industries, Inc.; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

KSM Industries, a premier sheet metal fabricator, seeks a Level II Quality Inspector to ensure part accuracy from receiving through final inspection. You will perform visual checks, dimensional measurements and PPAP/FAI reporting using tools like InspecVision and Faro Arm, ensuring compliance with customer drawings and GD&T.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in manufacturing quality control, strong attention to detail and clear communication skills to coordinate with production and engineering

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of related industry experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent; QA certifications are a plus.
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication or similar manufacturing.
• Familiarity with precision measuring instruments and reading drawings; GD&T knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in process, and final inspection tasks on custom parts and assemblies.
• Complete PPAP and FAI inspection reports and maintain logs.
• Evaluate rejected parts for non-conformance and rework feasibility.
• Conduct thorough visual inspections to identify defects and discrepancies.
• Use caliper, micrometer, tape, InspecVision and Faro Arm to check dimensions.
• Document results and communicate findings to production, engineering, and supervision.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

GD&T knowledge

Quality documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical education or certifications in quality control

Tools

Caliper

Micrometer

Tape measure

InspecVision

Faro Arm

Job description

KSM Industries is a leading custom sheet metal fabricator dedicated to providing high-quality, innovative solutions to a diverse range of industries. With a commitment to precision, excellence, and customer satisfaction, we are seeking a Level II Quality Inspector to join our team.

Position Summary

As an Inspector at KSM, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and accuracy of customer parts manufactured by the company. This position involves visually inspecting components, utilizing precision measuring instruments and completing quality documentation (including PPAP). This role includes programming and measuring parts on CMM equipment (i.e. InspecVision, Faro Arm, etc.) and requires a general knowledge of GD&T.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspection Duties:
• Perform receiving, in process, and final inspection tasks on a variety of custom parts, sheet metal fabrications, weldments, powder-painted and assembled components
• Complete inspection reports as directed (PPAP, First Article Inspections) and maintain inspection logs
• Evaluate rejected parts to confirm non-conformance and determine rework feasibility
• Visual Inspection:
• Conduct thorough visual inspections of parts to identify any defects, discrepancies or imperfections
• Ensure that components meet the specified quality standards and match the design requirements of the customer prints or models
• Precision Measurement:
• Use a variety of precision measuring instruments (caliper, micrometer, tape, InspecVision, Faro Arm, etc.) to check dimensions and tolerances of components
• Accurately record measurement data and maintain detailed inspection reports.
• Print and Model Verification:
• Compare inspected components against customer prints, models or other technical specifications
• Verify that dimensions and features align within the provided engineering documentation and tolerances.
• Quality Documentation:
• Document inspection results, including any deviations or non-conformities observed during the inspection process and complete PPAP and FAI inspection reports.
• Communicate findings to relevant personnel (production, engineering, supervisors, management) and work collaboratively to address quality issues.
• Provide feedback to improve manufacturing processes and prevent recurring quality issues

Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a related industry
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical education or certifications in quality control is a plus.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in sheet metal fabrication or similar industry
• Familiarity with precision measuring instruments and the ability to interpret engineering drawings. A general understanding of GD&T principles for manufacturing is highly desired.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and a commitment to maintaining high standards
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey inspection results and collaborate with cross-functional teams.