AV Quality Assurance & Rack Fabricator - Kansas City

KCAV•Kansas City, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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!

Requirements

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
Must pass a background check & pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

Reviews project designs to ensure systems are field ready prior to installation.
Builds and QA of equipment racks.
Supports installers and customers.
Works with Design Engineers to confirm drawings, documentation, and system performance.
Handles troubleshooting, firmware and system code loading, commissioning support, and configuration verification.
Completes project closeout including testing, red-line drawings, and issue communication with the Project Manager.
Maintains the QA and rack fabrication area.
Supports team training as needed.
Reviews project designs and documentation to identify gaps before installation.
Works with Design Engineers to confirm drawings, schematics, and system requirements.
Ensures technical aspects align with project specifications and standards.
Performs system commissioning, testing, and configuration verification.
Loads firmware, DSP programs, and control system code as required.
Builds and assembles AV racks per work order and project documentation.
Inspects and QA all racks before deployment and after installation.
Supports installation technicians and field engineers with troubleshooting.
Addresses system functionality issues and coordinates redesigns when needed.
Maintains order and organization of the QA and rack fabrication area.
Completes closeout tasks including testing, photos, and red-line drawings.
Communicates issues, risks, and status updates to the Project Manager.
Supports vendor coordination on product updates and technical issues.
Assists with training internal technical or sales staff on new products.
Participates in ongoing development to stay current with AV technologies.