Kurt Hydraulics produces a complete line of hydraulic couplings and hoses for multiple industries from agriculture and construction to petrochemical and marine applications.
With over 35 years of experience in coupling manufacturing solutions, our customers receive SAE-specification products with the best-designed couplings.
The Quality Lead performs inspections of purchased parts and components, in-process parts, and finished products.
Performs audits to ensure standards of quality are maintained and accurately documents the results of inspections and testing.
Competitive Wage100% Employee Owned – Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan options, starting on day one.Health Saving Account (HSA)401K Retirement Savings PlanPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysEssential Functions Conduct inspections on incoming materials, in-process items, and finished products while properly using precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, comparators, height gauges, and standard plug/thread gages.Review and interpret blueprints, work orders, engineering specifications, and routing sheets to confirm parts meet specified tolerances and quality standards.Accurately complete required records and paperwork and ensure all quality documentation is complete, accurate, and up to date.Assist in writing and updating inspection procedures, protocols, and checklists.Train new and existing employees to ensure they understand required quality standards and measures and use of inspections tools.Collaborate with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.Provide back-up to quality manager as needed.Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Reliable attendance is required.
Required Associate's degree or two years of related experienceStrong attention to detailBasic computer and math skillsAbility to adhere to company policies, procedures, and work instructionsFamiliarity with and ability to use measuring devices such as gauges, meters, and calipersPreferred Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExperience with ISO: 9001:2015Experience providing work direction or acting in a lead or supervisory roleAbility to plan and develop standards, procedures, and best practices for ensuring product quality.Experience successfully training new and existing employees.ASQ Certification, APICS Certification.Physical Demand Factors The following physical demand factors should be used as a general guideline for employees listed under this job title.
Specific requirements will vary based on the employee's individual work responsibilities.
Strength Level Rating: Medium work.
Work involves exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, or an amount greater than negligible and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
A worker in this job will frequently (from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time):
Reach by extending hands and armsHandle objects by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with handsPick, pinch, or otherwise work primarily with fingersHave near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or lessThe worker will occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time):
Stoop by bending body downward and forward requiring full use of the lower extremities and back musclesKneel by bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s)Crouch by bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spinePerceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touchTalk by expressing or exchanging communication by means of the spoken word to impart oral informationHear by perceiving the nature of sounds by earJudge distances and spatial relationships (see objects three-dimensionally)Adjust vision to bring objects into sharp focus; and identify and distinguish colors
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