Precision Trailer Quality Inspector

Wabash; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash in Gary, IN is seeking a Quality Inspector to perform thorough inspections of every trailer against inspection criteria and the sales order, recording defects on the iPad and Traveler. The inspector communicates repeat defects upstream, escalating to Supervisor and QA as needed, and uses control plans to ensure quality products meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities include ensuring paperwork is retained, serial numbers entered into the system, and compliance to DOT and FMVSS

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing and verbal skills.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• History of good attendance.
• Prior inspection experience is a plus.
• Ability to interpret sales orders and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure follow-through on all inspections and workmanship standards, critical to quality, schedules, and reports.
• Provide accurate data of inspection.
• Ensure product meets standards by understanding and enforcing QA, Wabash, and customer rules.
• Identify damages, discrepancies, missing parts by inspecting trailers as required.
• Inspectors must be qualified through a training course.
• Responsible for the trailer condition as it leaves.
• Inspect compliance to DOT and FMVSS requirements and complete federally required inspection documents.
• Capable of self-management.
• Exhibit effective communication skills.
• Report to area supervisor, with dotted line to QA training team.
• Attend inspector roundtables and ongoing training sessions.

Skills

Reading/Writing/Verbal

Tape measure reading

Attendance history

Inspection experience

Reading drawings/sales orders

Job description

Wabash in Gary, IN is seeking a Quality Inspector to perform thorough inspections of every trailer against inspection criteria and the sales order, recording defects on the iPad and Traveler. The inspector communicates repeat defects upstream, escalating to Supervisor and QA as needed, and uses control plans to ensure quality products meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities include ensuring paperwork is retained, serial numbers entered into the system, and compliance to DOT and FMVSS