Quality Inspector

Stoughton Trailers; Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoughton Trailers is seeking a Quality Inspector to monitor manufacturing quality of trailers, parts, and subassemblies on first shift. You will verify conformance to drawings and specifications, and operate inspection tools specified by the job.

You will record decisions, document rejection reasons, and support corrective actions while maintaining daily reports on units released from subassembly and final assembly. Collaboration with production teams is essential for quality improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• FHWA certification required, recertification every two years (mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Inspect trailers, parts, and subassemblies for quality per standards.
• Document inspection results and rejection reasons clearly to support investigations and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with line managers to address quality concerns and support quality improvement.
• Maintain daily reporting on units released from subassembly and final assembly.

Skills

Fluent English

Attention to detail

Root cause analysis

Communication

Education

High school diploma

FHWA certification

Job description

Position Details

Schedule: Monday-Thursday from 5:30 AM-4:00 PM
Shift: 1st
Overtime: Based on business needs

What You'll Do

Inspection & Quality Monitoring:

• Monitor manufacturing quality of trailers, parts, and subassemblies in accordance with
  • Company quality assurance standards
  • Engineering drawings and specifications
  • Customer requirements and regulatory guidelines
• Perform inspections on trailer assembly lines and subassembly areas as assigned
• Verify conformance of inspected items and assemblies to drawing and specification requirements
• Operate inspection and test tools including but not limited to
  • Brake test machines
  • Light testers
  • ABS testers
  • Tape measures and hand tools
  • Man lifts, bumper jacks, and other inspection equipment

Documentation & Corrective Action:

• Record acceptance or rejection decisions accurately, clearly identifying inspection results
• Document rejection reasons clearly to support investigation and corrective actions
• Assist management in initiating corrective actions when quality standards are not met
• Maintain daily reporting on all units released from subassembly and final assembly

Communication & Collaboration:

• Maintain constant communication with assembly line managers regarding quality concerns
• Escalate repeat or systemic outofspec issues promptly
• Provide ongoing product quality feedback to leaders whose teams impact final product quality
• Work collaboratively with manufacturing employees and leadership to support quality improvement

Safety, Productivity & Professional Expectations:

• Perform all tasks in a safe, efficient, and highly productive manner
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Attend scheduled work hours reliably and maintain good attendance
• Support mandatory overtime as required
• Contribute positively to a teamfocused quality culture
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent (based on education and work experience)

Licenses & Certifications:

• FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) certification
  • Recertification required every two years (mandatory)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Basic computer skills
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); bilingual skills are beneficial
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with:
  • Manufacturing hourly employees
  • Supervisors and managers at all levels
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to identify root causes rather than focusing only on defects

Core Competencies

• Detailoriented: Consistently attentive to specification and compliance requirements
• Motivated: Maintains enthusiasm and ownership of quality outcomes
• Organized: Manages inspections, documentation, and reporting systematically

Training & Development

• Companyprovided training, which may include:
  • Utility and golf cart operation
  • Aerial lifts (Genie, Wave, manlifts)
  • Trailer specifications and engineering drawings
  • Quality assurance inspection procedures
  • Operation of measuring, testing, and inspection equipment

Work Environment & Physical Expectations

This position requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Work is performed on the manufacturing floor and may involve standing, walking, climbing on trailers, operating lifts, using hand tools, and working around moving equipment. Additional details are outlined in the applicable Physical Demands Checklist.

Why This Role Matters

The Quality Inspector is essential to ensuring trailers leaving the facility are safe, compliant, and built to specification. By identifying defects early, supporting corrective action, and maintaining strong communication with production teams, this role directly protects customers, supports regulatory compliance, and reinforces Stoughton Trailers' reputation for quality and reliability.

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