Quality Tech - 2nd Shift

KPS Global LLC; Piney Flats (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

KPS Global LLC is seeking a Quality Tech in Piney Flats, TN to inspect materials and products for conformance with specifications while supporting safety, quality and efficiency standards. This role requires reading blueprints, using inspection tools and maintaining records, with up to 10% travel.

Responsibilities include auditing materials, creating non-conformance reports, training production personnel and ensuring proper equipment usage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Intermediate math and reading comprehension.
• Ability to read a tape measure, micrometer, caliper, depth gauges, go-no go gauges, scales.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• English and Spanish a plus.
• Basic time-management skills.
• Ability to demonstrate safe and effective utilization of all required equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials and products for conformance to specifications under supervision.
• Audit raw materials, components, sub-assemblies, and finished goods.
• Maintain electronic processes and paperwork including bar-coding and checklists.
• Maintain 5S standards and housekeeping.
• Calibrate equipment under guidance of outside vendor.
• Create non-conformance reports and log issues in database.
• Support quality training for production personnel.
• Conduct process compliance audits.

Skills

Blueprints

Reading comprehension

Physical endurance

Time management

Bilingual English/Spanish (plus)

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Tape measure

Micrometer

Caliper

Depth gauges

Go/No-Go gauges

Scales

Job description

KPS Global® is the largest provider of insulated panel systems for custom walk-ins to the convenience store, supermarket and warehouse club markets. We also manufacture custom enclosures for controlled environments for the scientific and industrial markets.

Setting the industry standard for more than 75 years, with knowledgeable experts who work with customers to develop custom cold storage solutions for a wide range of industries including food retail, industrial and scientific markets.

KPSG is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas with five manufacturing locations in Fort Worth, TX; Piney Flats, TN; Conyers, GA, San Dimas, CA and Goodyear, AZ.

KPS Global believes in people who drive positive change. We value outstanding people who are deeply committed to providing innovative, high-quality service to customers from coast to coast. As a member of the KPSG team, you will be part of an exciting and modern company culture where you will enjoy professional growth and benefit from an environment where creativity, innovation and hard work are rewarded.

KPS Global is a privately held company, owned by the Viessmann Generations Group, with more than 850 employees.

Job Summary

The Quality Tech is responsible for inspecting materials and products for conformance to specifications using fixed or present measuring instruments under immediate supervision. This role ensures KPS Global is able to meet quality, safety, and efficiency standards and satisfy customer requirements.

Major Responsibilities

• Performing duties in accordance with current Quality Management System, Safety Management System, and KPS Global Code of Conduct requirements
• Auditing and inspecting raw materials, component parts, sub-assemblies, and finished goods to ensure conformance to specifications
• Completing and maintaining all associated electronic processes and paperwork including bar-coding, checklists, stamping, blueprints, shipping/receiving documents, accessory lists, and scanning of materials
• Maintaining departmental housekeeping and 5S standards
• Adapting and/or calibrating equipment including tape measures, micrometers, and calipers to established guidelines, typically under the guidance of an outside vendor
• Create non-conformance reports for material not meeting the required specifications, ensure proper identification and segregation, communicate non-conformance to production for material disposition, and log issues in database
• Support production personnel on quality training for product specifications and criteria
• Conduct process compliance audits per established audit protocols

Required Skills

• Must be able to stand and walk on concrete up to 100% of the workday
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs alone and over 50 lbs with assistance
• Must be able to climb and balance
• Must be able to use hands to reach, handle, and/or feel
• Must have manual dexterity in hands for tool usage
• Must be able to visually inspect products
• Must be able to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment
• Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment

Travel Requirements

• Travel up to 10% required

Required Experience

• High School Diploma
• 1 - 3 years of related experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Intermediate math and reading comprehension skills
• Ability to read a tape measure, micrometer, caliper, depth gauges, go-no go gauges, scales. (Hi-pot preferred)
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to read, speak, write, and understand English and Spanish a plus
• Basic time-management skillsAbility to demonstrate safe and effective utilization of all required equipment