Are you detail oriented?

Are you looking for a collaborative culture that values their employees?

Are you interested in working in a growing manufacturing company?

Then K & S Manufacturing has a position for you.

We are currently hiring a Quality Tech!

K & S Manufacturing History …

An agile manufacturing approach allows us to meet compressed timelines for a variety of customers in very competitive markets. A commitment to continuous improvement and vertical integration drives our ongoing investment in people, processes, and technology. K&S also invests in the latest, state of the art equipment housed in our modern facilities.

K&S only manufactures for our customers. We do not manufacture our own branded products. This ensures we are focused solely on generating competitive advantage for our customers.

Thomas Klusken, a military veteran, founded K&S Tool & Die in 1974. Servicing major OEMs, he had the vision to evolve K&S into a vertically integrated contract manufacturer. Our rich heritage as die makers and tool manufacturers—coupled with our manufacturing execution system—delivers supplier-led innovation. The outcome of his vision and the confidence entrusted in K&S over 40 years is reflected in the diverse markets we currently serve.

• Agriculture
• Engine large and small
• Construction
• Large truck
• On-and-Off highway
• Power transmission
• Process equipment
• Rail
• Seating
• Thermal transfer
• Turf care

JOB SUMMARY:

To ensure that materials, products and/or processes are in conformance to specifications and requirements.

• REQUIRED COMPETENCIES, QUALIFICATIONS, AND BASIC SKILL LEVELS:

• PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• High School education plus 5 years of experience as a Quality Technician

• Fluent reading, writing, and speaking English with excellent communication skills.

• Understands the care and use of pin gages, thread gages and gage blocks.

• Able to use micrometers, indicators, calipers, and height gages.

• Knowledge and technical background in manufacturing principles around which the parts are produced.

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and costs.

• Knowledge of mathematics, including arithmetic and statistics.

• Advanced knowledge of interpreting blueprints with GD&T.

• Experience with AIAG PPAP and capability study requirements.

• Knowledge of computers, Windows environment including MS Office Suite, exposure to ERP systems a plus.

• Experience with InspectionXpert and Gage Pack software a plus.

• Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

• Identify and segregate nonconforming materials or product.

• Sort suspect materials or products for shipments as needed.

• Notify appropriate organizational members of nonconformances with materials, products, or processes.

• Converse with appropriate organizational members to troubleshoot or improve product.

• Comply with policies, processes, and systems of the ISO quality management system.

• Support the commitment to a safe work environment as stated in the safety vision and the safety manual.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Record, review, and submit dimensional results, including required PPAP data, to internal and external customers.

Calibration and Process Audit

• Maintain gage calibration system for all measuring instruments used for accepting product.
• Review shop floor orders, blueprints, or other instructions to evaluate and audit quality of products, materials, and processes.

If interested, please contact Cheryl Robert, Human Resources Manager at 920-261-8817 or by email at crobert@ksmfg.com.