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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Quality Inspector

Inspection & TestConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeEl Coyol, Alajuela Province, San José, Costa RicaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience working as a quality inspector or in a similar position related to quality control.
  • Experience conducting product or process inspections and applying quality-control methodologies.
  • Experience using precision measurement tools, such as calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
  • Experience recording inspection results and maintaining quality documentation using computer tools.
  • Ability to work independently, organize inspection activities, and communicate findings promptly.
  • Availability to stand for extended periods and move regularly through production areas.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct roving inspections of products and processes in different production areas to identify defects, deviations, and nonconformities.
  • Perform measurements and tests using precision instruments and inspection equipment in accordance with established procedures.
  • Verify that products and processes meet specifications, quality standards, and applicable requirements.
  • Clearly and accurately document inspection and measurement results, defects, and observations.
  • Communicate quality findings and risks promptly to Production, Quality, and other involved areas.
  • Collaborate with Production and Engineering to investigate quality problems and provide information for root-cause analyses and corrective actions.
  • Analyze quality information to identify trends, recurrence, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Prepare inspection records and reports and support statistical data analysis when required.
  • Maintain inspection instruments and equipment in the required operating and storage conditions.
  • Participate in continuous-improvement initiatives aimed at preventing defects and strengthening product and process quality.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
  • Knowledge of ISO standards or other quality management system standards.
  • Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC).
  • Experience supporting root-cause investigations or corrective actions.
  • Experience analyzing data and preparing quality reports.

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Founded
1940

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