Trailer Quality Inspector - Compliance & Defect Tracking

Wabash; Jonestown (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash is seeking a Quality Inspector to thoroughly inspect each trailer against criteria and sales orders, recording defects and escalating repeat issues to supervisors and QA. You will use control plans to ensure quality products meeting customer requirements and retain all inspection paperwork with serial numbers.

You will follow up on inspections, provide accurate data, and ensure compliance with DOT/FMVSS, while maintaining self-management and clear communication across teams.

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.
• Must pass a 3-day training class.

Responsibilities

• Follow up on inspections and workmanship standards; report issues.
• Provide accurate data for inspection.
• Ensure trailers meet quality standards per QA, Wabash, and customers.
• Identify damages, discrepancies, and missing parts during inspections.
• Inspectors must be qualified through training.
• Ensure trailer condition at departure; comply with DOT/FMVSS docs.
• Maintain self-management and communicate effectively.
• Report to area supervisor; participate in inspector round tables and training.

Skills

Effective communication

Self-management

Read tape measure

Attention to detail

Good attendance

Inspection experience (plus)

Interpret sales orders & drawings

Job description

Wabash is seeking a Quality Inspector to thoroughly inspect each trailer against criteria and sales orders, recording defects and escalating repeat issues to supervisors and QA. You will use control plans to ensure quality products meeting customer requirements and retain all inspection paperwork with serial numbers.

You will follow up on inspections, provide accurate data, and ensure compliance with DOT/FMVSS, while maintaining self-management and clear communication across teams.