Quality Technician Fading West Development

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Kansas is seeking a Quality Technician to support quality standards in modular home manufacturing. Responsibilities include performing hands-on quality checks, verifying workmanship, and assisting production teams in troubleshooting issues. Candidates should have some construction experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to read building plans. This in-person role requires detail orientation and teamwork to promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement. Competitive salary and compliance with Equal Pay for Equal Work Act are provided.

Qualifications

• Some construction experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret home building plans.
• Competent in computer skills and modern technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on quality checks and testing of manufactured home builds.
• Conduct in-process verifications to ensure designs meet specifications.
• Support production staff with training on quality procedures.

Skills

Construction experience

Troubleshooting skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Construction Technology, Engineering

Job description

Fading West exists to build thriving and connected communities by reimagining the construction industry. Our vision is to eliminate the housing crisis for the workforce and the communities they serve. Our mission is to create attainable, high-quality, architecturally interesting, diverse communities for the workforce. To accomplish this, we fully integrate design, development, manufacturing, and construction in a single LEAN value stream.

CORE VALUES

• We Care for People
• We Hate Waste
• We Excel & Outperform

OUR CULTURE

Strong Work Ethic, Fun, Learning, and Humility

• Fading West employees:
  • do not need to be managed
  • consistently impress the team with their insights and output
  • are wicked smart but don’t take themselves too seriously
  • have a passion for the company’s success without ego or pride in ownership
  • are teachable, collaborative, and committed to continual learning, growth, and personal development

Problem-Solving in a Challenging, Changing, and Flexible Organization

• Fading West employees:
  • Challenge the norms and think outside the box
  • enjoy the excitement of figuring out the “how” that accomplishes the “what” we are trying to achieve

Manage Complexity and Simplify Systems

• Fading West employees:
  • enjoy managing complexity to create efficient systems and processes that reduce waste and increase simplicity

Strategic Visionary Thinking

• Fading West employees:
  • Help develop strategies to achieve the objectives of the business plan to maximize return and minimize risk

Relationships and Mission

• Fading West employees:
  • Place a high value on relationships
  • Are discerning, highly relational, people connectors
  • Promote and maintain Fading West’s core values and mission statement
  • Are inclusive and build a culture where difference and creativity are valued
  • Believe diversity drives innovation

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Technician plays a hands‑on role in supporting quality standards throughout the manufacturing of modular homes. This position works directly with production teams to verify workmanship, perform testing, assist with troubleshooting, and help implement corrective actions to ensure homes meet company standards and applicable building codes. The Quality Technician actively supports production efficiency while promoting continuous improvement and craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands‑on quality checks and testing of manufactured home builds and sub‑assemblies, including but not limited to:
  • Electrical systems testing
  • Fire suppression standards
  • General construction and finish work
• Conduct in‑process verifications to ensure work meets design specifications and company standards.
• Read and interpret home design shop drawings and production specifications to support accurate builds.
• Partner with production teams to identify root causes of defects and assist in implementing practical, efficient solutions.
• Support production staff with training and guidance on proper quality procedures and workmanship standards.
• Assist in verifying that materials and components meet quality expectations prior to installation.
• Collaborate with supply chain and production leadership to resolve material or workmanship concerns.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance quality, reduce rework, and improve production flow.
• Help maintain organized and accurate quality documentation.
• Promote and model a culture of quality, accountability, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Some construction experience required.
• Experience in a construction or manufacturing technician role preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret home building plans and production drawings.
• Working knowledge of construction materials, building systems, and installation practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Detail‑oriented with a proactive approach to quality.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to coach and support production team members.
• Degree in Construction Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred but not required.

• This position is an in‑person role
• Must be competent and comfortable in computer skills and navigate modern technology often (Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, etc)
• This role requires signing a confidentiality agreement
• May require a reference check that speaks to the positive character of the applicant
• May be regularly required to stand, sit, or walk for long periods of time, lift or carry more than 50 pounds, climb/balance on stairs or ladders, stoop, kneel, and crouch.

Fading West rigorously adheres to Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, C.R.S. § 8-5-201(1)

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.