RK Industries

Specialty contracting, prefabrication, modular systems provider

Quality Inspector - Journeyman Electrician

Inspection & TestConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAurora, CO, USA$37 - $43 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required for Quality Inspector-1; additional vocational or technical training is preferred.
Quality Inspector-1 requires 2+ years of related experience and 3+ years of electrical experience, preferably in manufacturing or construction.
Quality Inspector-1 receives direct supervision in technical responsibilities and must be familiar with basic inspection tools and techniques.
Quality Inspector-1 must follow detailed instructions and standard procedures, understand acceptance criteria and quality expectations, support team goals and production timelines, exercise judgment and initiative in resolving issues and making recommendations, and contribute to continuous improvement.
Quality Inspector-1 must be proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and capable of navigating ERP systems.
Quality Inspector-2 requires an associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Quality Inspector-2 requires 3+ years of electrical experience and 4+ years of quality experience in manufacturing or construction, with increasing responsibility.
Quality Inspector-2 must independently read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, technical drawings, and models; perform most installer tasks independently while meeting quality and delivery expectations; and understand industry standards including NFPA 70 (NEC), NECA, and NEMA.
Quality Inspector-2 must have experience managing non-conformances and supporting corrective and preventive action processes, and be able to document and report effectively.
Quality Inspector-2 must be able to design and deliver basic training on inspection protocols or tools; evaluate quality issues with initiative, problem-solving ability, and independent judgment; balance workload and shifting demands while meeting deadlines; collaborate proactively to meet production goals; and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Quality Inspector-3 requires 3+ years of electrical experience and 6+ years of quality experience in manufacturing or construction, with increasing responsibility.
Quality Inspector-3 must independently perform complex inspections and resolve quality issues, identify process gaps and suggest improvements, and have working knowledge of ISO 9001 principles and quality management systems.
Quality Inspector-3 must be able to collaborate with engineering, project management, and production teams to resolve complex challenges and plan upcoming projects; read and interpret advanced blueprints; and independently manage job requirements.
Quality Inspector-3 must have a deep understanding of quality methods, tools, standards, and quality assurance, and actively support lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
The role requires working outdoors and indoors in dusty, noisy, and hazardous areas, and in high, tight, confined, or otherwise adverse locations.
The role requires climbing, balancing, squatting, kneeling, and crouching for extended periods, and the ability to lift, move, or carry 50 pounds.
Employees must comply with company policies and procedures and are accountable for safety and health, including stopping work when unsafe conditions are present and notifying a supervisor.

Responsibilities

Ensure manufacturing and inspection activities align with established quality standards, process documentation, and customer specifications.
Work with Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams to support organizational performance by driving compliance, identifying non-conformances, and contributing to continuous improvement.
Supervise assigned project processes and achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity performance metrics.
Apply Lean Manufacturing tools and concepts to achieve measurable, sustainable improvements in assigned project processes.
Train, mentor, and develop production team members to build an engaged, high-performing workforce.
Supervise manufacturing personnel and support their alignment, engagement, development, and retention.
Promote safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence in keeping with RK Mission Critical values.
Identify opportunities to improve process efficiency and reduce waste.
Ensure assigned project processes adhere to safety requirements and standard work instructions.
Coordinate with the Production Manager and provide tactical input on manufacturing support and execution.
Participate in developing and implementing manufacturing processes, including hazard analysis, safety procedures, and team member skill assessments.
Perform other comparable related duties as instructed by the management team.
At the Quality Inspector-3 level, lead, train, mentor, and develop a quality team.

Desired Qualifications

Additional vocational or technical training is preferred for Quality Inspector-1.
Quality Inspector-1 electrical experience is preferably in a manufacturing or construction environment.

Description

Aurora, CO

Compensation: $37.00-$43.00/Hourly

RK Company Overview

As a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, RK Industries, LLC (RK) offers a diverse range of construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication and building services. Led by Rick and Jon Kinning, RK represents seven distinct lines of business that work together to provide seamless project collaboration. Our exclusive building methodologies, accredited safety standards and professional execution allow us to turn our customers’ greatest concepts into reality.

Position Summary

The Quality Inspector will be responsible for ensuring that all manufacturing and inspection activities align with established quality standards, process documentation, and customer specifications. This role plays a key part in cross-functional teams including Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams. The Quality Inspector upholds organizational performance by driving compliance, identifying non-conformances, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Role Responsibilities

Provide overall supervision for assigned project processes, including achieving performance metrics for safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
Drive the application of Lean Manufacturing tools and concepts to achieve measurable and sustainable improvements for assigned project processes.
Train, mentor, and grow production team members to build a high performing and engaged workforce.
Supervise manufacturing personnel, ensuring alignment, engagement, development, and retention of talent.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence consistent with RK Mission Critical values.
Identify opportunities for process efficiency and waste reduction.
Accountable for the supervision of assigned project processes, including adherence to safety requirements, and standard work instructions.
Coordinate with the Production Manager to provide tactical input on manufacturing support and execution.
Participate in the development and implementation of manufacturing processes, including hazard analysis, safety procedures, and team member skill assessments.
Perform these and other comparable related duties as instructed by the management team.

Qualifications

Quality Inspector-1: Includes All of the above plus:

High school diploma or GED required; additional vocational or technical training preferred.
2+ years of related experience, 3+ years of electrical experience, preferably in a manufacturing or construction environment.
Receives direct supervision in performing technical responsibilities.
Familiar with basic inspection tools and techniques.
Ability to follow detailed instructions and work in compliance with standard procedures.
Understands acceptance criteria and is aware of internal and external quality expectations.
Actively supports team goals and production timelines.
Displays judgment and initiative in resolving issues and making recommendations.
Willingness to contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and capable of navigating ERP systems.
Brings energy to a team under the general supervision of an experienced professional or manager.

Quality Inspector-2: Includes All of the above plus:

Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3+ years of electrical experience, 4+ years of quality experience in manufacturing or construction, with increasing responsibility.
Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, technical drawings, and models independently.
Able to perform majority of installer tasks independently while meeting quality and delivery expectations.
Strong understanding of industry standards such as NFPA 70 (NEC), NECA, and NEMA.
Experience managing non-conformances and supporting corrective/preventive action processes.
Effective communicator with strong documentation and reporting skills.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Able to design and deliver basic training on inspection protocols or tools.
Demonstrates initiative, problem-solving ability, and independent judgment in evaluating quality issues.
Effectively balances workload while consistently meeting deadlines and shifting demands.
Proactively collaborates with team members to meet production goals.
Understands continuous improvement initiatives and is willing and able to make contributions.

Quality Inspector-3 (Exempt): Includes All of the above plus:

Senior-level Inspector responsible for complex installation requirements, troubleshooting, and team leadership.
3+ years of electrical experience, 6+ years of quality experience in manufacturing or construction, with increasing responsibility.
Demonstrated ability to independently perform complex inspections and resolve quality issues.
Proven experience identifying process gaps and suggesting effective improvements.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 principles and quality management systems.
Excellent problem-solving skills with a proven ability to collaborate with engineering, project management, and production teams to effectively resolve complex related challenges and plan upcoming projects.
Reads and interprets advanced blueprints and manages job requirements independently.
Leads, trains, mentors, develops, and drives a quality team.
Demonstrates deep understanding of methods, tools, standards, and quality assurance.
Actively supports lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Physical Requirements and Accountability

Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy and hazardous areas.
Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces and/or other adverse locations.
Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch for extended periods.
Ability to lift, move, and/or carry 50 lbs.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected.

What Sets RK Industries Apart

Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental
Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition
Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards
Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation
Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law

Compensation: 37 to 43 (USD) (Hourly)

About the Company

RK Industries

Specialty contracting, prefabrication, modular systems provider

RK Industries is a family-owned group delivering specialty contracting, prefabricated solutions and modular systems through seven operating divisions: RK Mechanical, RK Steel, RK Electrical, RK Mission Critical, RK Energy, RK Water and RK Service. It designs, fabricates and installs mechanical, electrical, structural and modular systems across the Mountain West from six facilities headquartered in Denver. Its service model combines on-site contracting work with off-site fabrication and modular construction to streamline projects from design to completion. The company differentiates itself through its long family history, multi-division integration, and regional focus, enabling coordinated, single-source delivery across mechanical, electrical, structural, energy, water and service needs. The goal is to provide reliable, end-to-end contracting and modular solutions that support complex projects while upholding its family legacy and regional service commitments.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Denver, CO
Founded: 1963

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