AV Quality Assurance & Rack Fabricator - Kansas City

AV Quality Assurance & Rack Fabricator

📍 Kansas City, MO

Who We Are:

KCAV has proudly delivered Audio-Visual solutions in the Midwest for over 70 years. We partner with schools, businesses, and public institutions to create engaging spaces to learn, work, and share. Our niche is designing, installing, and supporting AV systems in educational, corporate, and other professional environments. KCAV is committed to customer success, built on a foundation of trust, teamwork, and doing the right thing—every single time.

We live by our Core Values:
✅ Committed to Success ✅ Better Together ✅ Do the Right Thing ✅ No Suprises

Join our team and be part of a company that values growth, teamwork, and doing things the right way! 🚀

What You Will Do:

As an AV Quality Assurance & Rack Fabricator, the role reviews project designs to ensure systems are field ready prior to installation. Responsibilities include building and QA of equipment racks, supporting installers and customers, and working with Design Engineers to confirm drawings, documentation, and system performance. The role handles troubleshooting, firmware and system code loading, commissioning support, and configuration verification. Project closeout includes testing, red-line drawings, issue communication with the Project Manager, maintaining the QA and rack fabrication area, and supporting team training as needed.

🛠️ Project Readiness & Technical Quality Assurance

• Review project designs and documentation to identify gaps before installation

• Work with Design Engineers to confirm drawings, schematics, and system requirements

• Ensure technical aspects align with project specifications and standards

• Perform system commissioning, testing, and configuration verification

• Load firmware, DSP programs, and control system code as required

🔧 Rack Fabrication & Installation Support

• Build and assemble AV racks per work order and project documentation

• Inspect and QA all racks before deployment and after installation

• Support installation technicians and field engineers with troubleshooting

• Address system functionality issues and coordinate redesigns when needed

• Maintain order and organization of the QA and rack fabrication area

📋 Project Closeout, Collaboration & Development

• Complete closeout tasks including testing, photos, and red-line drawings

• Communicate issues, risks, and status updates to the Project Manager

• Support vendor coordination on product updates and technical issues

• Assist with training internal technical or sales staff on new products

• Participate in ongoing development to stay current with AV technologies

What We Are Looking For:

• 5+ years of AV experience or equivalent technical knowledge

• CTS certification or ability to obtain within 4 months of hire

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD elevations, and system schematics

• Experience with rack fabrication, structured cabling, and QA of AV systems

• Proficiency loading firmware, DSP programs, and AV control system code

• Strong troubleshooting skills across systems with and without control or audio DSP

• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and ability to travel as required

What You Will Get:

• Competitive Base Salary (DOE)

• Full-Time

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Health Savings Account

• Company-Paid Life/AD&D Insurance

• Company-Paid Shrot-Term Disability Insurance

• Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance

• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Voluntary Accident Insurance

• 401(K) + Company Match

• Profit-Sharing Opportunities

• Referral Program

• Many other Voluntary Affordable Benefits and Discounts

🎯 Hands-on training, career growth & a great work environment! At KCAV, we provide the tools and training—bring your eagerness to learn, mechanical aptitude, and problem-solving mindset and we’ll help you succeed!

📢 KCAV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and pass a background check & pre-employment drug screening.

👉 For more jobs like this one, visit www.kcav.com