Quality Control Inspector

Union Tank Car Company - UTLX; Newton Falls (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Tank Car Company - UTLX in Newton Falls, Ohio, seeks a Quality Control Inspector to perform crucial inspections on railcar parts, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The role requires strong communication skills and mechanical aptitude.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and be prepared to handle physical inspections efficiently. The job offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Ability to climb ladders, bend, crawl, squat, kneel, and stretch to perform inspections.
• Possess ability to spend most of their time on their feet and constantly moving.
• Have vision correctable to 20/20 for inspection activities.

Responsibilities

• Performs visual, dimensional, and/or mechanical inspection of railcar parts.
• Assures all identified nonconforming conditions are documented.
• Maintains up-to-date inspection records for all parts.

Skills

Ability to communicate technical information verbally and written

Basic computer skills

General mechanical aptitude

Ability to use dimensional inspection tools

Keen visual and audio acuity

Ability to operate forklifts

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

UTLX

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.

Position Summary

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for performing in-process and final inspection on railcars parts or components, to ensure that qualification and inspections at our facility are complete and compliant with applicable regulations, codes, AAR Interchange/MSRP’s, Marmon Rail standards/procedures, and other customer requirements. The inspector has full authority and is required to identify nonconforming conditions, generate nonconformance reporting and hold or stop work on parts and components pending resolution.

Primary responsibilities and/or essential functions include, but are not limited to

• Performs visual, dimensional, and/or mechanical inspection of railcar parts and components throughout all stages of the manufacturing process.
• Assures all identified nonconforming conditions are identified by reports, forms, checklist and/or the nonconformance reporting system.
• Maintains an up-to-date inspection record of all inspections performed on each part or component as jobs move through the facility.
• Reviews shop floor documentation to ensure completeness and compliance.
• Works with production to identify and plan for the day’s shipments to ensure verifications/inspections are made in a timely manner.
• Reports adverse and/or non-compliant items to the supervisor responsible and QA Manager and follows-up to confirm that remedies have been put in place on items before the car is released to subsequent processes/stages.
• Participates in and actively supports quality projects, activities and Responsible Care initiatives to ensure that the Company achieves its goals.

Skills/Specifications

• Ability to communicate technical information verbally and written.
• Basic computer skills needed.
• General mechanical aptitude and ability to use dimensional inspection tools, weld inspection gages, testing techniques and test equipment necessary for inspections.
• Ability to climb ladders, bend, crawl, squat, kneel, and stretch to perform inspections.
• Have keen visual and audio acuity to recognize various shop danger/warning signals to avoid injuries and promote a safe work environment.
• Possess ability to spend most of their time on their feet and constantly moving throughout the day.
• Be willing and able to wear safety equipment, such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hats, earplugs, and respirators.
• Have vision correctable to 20/20 for inspection activities.
• Ability to operate forklifts.
• Ability to read and understand standard operating procedures, code specifications, and blue prints.

The incumbent works to meet internal and external customer expectations at all times by fully applying oneself to the task involved, preventing errors, and developing and implementing personal quality improvement projects. In addition, the incumbent is required to understand the Responsible Care Management System and actively participate in activities outlined therein.

Education/Experience/Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Disclaimer

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, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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.