Quality Control Inspector

Union Tank Car Company - UTLX; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on Day 1

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Vacation Benefits

401k Match

Job summary

UTLX Manufacturing LLC in Alexandria, LA is seeking a Resourceful Quality Inspector to join a safety- and quality-conscious team. You will perform in-process and final inspections of tank cars and components, and inspect vendor parts, ensuring compliance with AAR, DOT/BOE, and internal standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 5–7 years experience in tank car production with NDT exposure, plus ability to generate clear inspection reports and support quality projects.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and 5–7 years in tank car production or manufacturing.
• Experience with inspection, NDT, and tank car fabrication/assembly.
• Must know regulatory codes (ASTM, AAR, DOT, ASME) and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs dimensional and visual weld inspection of tank cars and components.
• Applies NDT methods to detect discontinuities and interpret results.
• Inspects vendor-supplied tank car parts for conformance.
• Maintains QA procedures, reviews drawings, and adheres to AAR/AWS regs.
• Generates accurate inspection reports and communicates data clearly.
• Uses electronic systems to access standards and generate NCRs.
• Supports quality projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Welding inspection

NDT methods

Vendor inspection

QA procedures

Documentation reporting

Electronic reporting

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Nonconformance reporting

Shop drawings software

Job description

UTLX Manufacturing LLC As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Come join the team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, UTLX Manufacturing relies heavily on people with the aptitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success. And we’re committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

We are looking for a resourceful Quality Inspector that is safety and quality conscious and willing to learn and grow with the business. This is a role where you will work in a TEAM environment where safety always comes first. This position is an on-site position at our Alexandria facility.

This position is accountable for the in process and final inspection of tank cars and tank car components during the manufacturing, as well as incoming inspections of tank car related parts. Inspections shall assure that the intent of all engineering standards, product drawings, quality control procedures and applicable regulatory codes/standards are met. This position reports to the QC Manager or Quality Control Supervisor. The incumbent is to ensure tank cars and tank car parts are inspected per AAR, DOT/BOE, internal, and customer requirements. The incumbent is required to accurately and neatly initiate and complete inspection reports during and upon completion of inspections. The Quality Inspector is responsible to prioritize, identify, and evaluate production problem areas and follow up with appropriate suggestions or solutions.

Essential Functions

• Performs dimensional and visual weld inspection of tank cars and components
• Performs nondestructive testing methods to detect discontinuities and accurately interpret test results
• Possesses knowledge of and performs inspection of vendor supplies tank car parts
• Possesses working knowledge of applicable quality control procedures, engineering standards, shop drawings and AAR/AWS regulations
• Provides neat/accurate reporting and proper dissemination of inspection data
• Uses electronica systems to generate nonconformance reports, access procedures/engineering standards, review shop drawings, etc.
• Promotes quality improvement and a quality work environment with supervision and/or production employees.
• Participates in and actively supports Quality projects and activities as well as Responsible Care initiatives to ensure that the Company achieves its goals

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to climb ladders to heights of approximately 14 feet high, bend, stoop, stretch, lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds to set up tables and attach to tank cars
• Ability to enter tank cars via a manway opening from 18 inches to 20 inches in diameter
• Ability to tolerate both heights and confined spaces
• Have keen visual and audio acuity to recognize various shop danger warning signals to avoid injuries and promote a safe working environment
• Possess considerable stamina to perform the essential functions over a large geographical plant area
• Ability and availability to work considerable overtime hours that may often be required
• Must not wear any type of personal medical device that would be affected by the exposure of working around our x-ray equipment

Education/Experience

• Requires a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in tank car production or manufacturing, including experience in inspection, NDT and tank car fabrication, and assembly. A potential incumbent must be familiar with all regulatory codes, i.e., ASTM, AAR, DOT, ANS, and ASME.

What We Offer

UTLX strives to be the Employer of Choice. Our generous benefits package includes:

• Benefits on Day 1
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Account
• Company Paid Benefits: Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
• 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Vacation Benefits
• 401k with generous company match and additional employer annual contribution

Please note the duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

LI-DNI

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.