Welder Parts Inspector

Toyota Material Handling, Inc.; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid H

Affordable Medical plans and no-cost

Job summary

Toyota Material Handling North America is seeking a Parts Inspector for our East Chicago, IN facility. This in-person role will involve inspecting parts, measuring with calipers and gauges, and ensuring finished products meet customer specifications.

The role requires 0–2 years in quality/inspection, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication. Typical schedule is Mon-Fri, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, with a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in repairs, quality control, inspection, or a similar field.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and measure work using tape measures, calipers, gauges, and other measuring instruments.
• Read labels, tags, identification plates, and stenciled markings to ensure items correspond with requirements.
• Examine products for surface defects, weld size, weld dimensions, and other quality concerns.
• Compare units with shipping orders to verify the correct accessories are present.
• Perform root cause analysis as required and develop appropriate countermeasures.
• Develop and implement quality standards.
• Facilitate product improvements through reports, quality alerts, audits, and other quality initiatives.
• Assist the Warranty Department with product and Sales Order information as required.
• Approve finished products by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, identifying products requiring rework, and confirming completed rework.
• Document inspection results by completing required reports and logs.
• Operate hand and power tools, along with a variety of equipment and measuring instruments.
• Prepare products for final delivery to customers, including cleaning and verifying Bills of Material.
• May operate material-moving equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, dollies, and bridge cranes.
• Inspect outsourced parts for quality and conformance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Pre-employment checks

Tools

Calipers

Gauges

Tape measures

Job description

4407 Railroad Avenue, East Chicago , Indiana 46312 , United States

Full-time/Part-time

Full-time

Job Description

Join our Toyota Heavy Duty Team Welding Parts Inspector!

The Role:

We’re seeking a passionate and dedicated Parts Inspector who brings enthusiasm, energy, and expertise to the table. In this role, you will perform a variety of tasks to ensure finished products meet customer specifications and quality standards while collaborating with a dynamic and diverse team to achieve shared goals. If you enjoy tackling challenges with positivity and a bit of humor, you’ll feel right at home here.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Inspect and measure work using tape measures, calipers, gauges, and other measuring instruments.


• Read labels, tags, identification plates, and stenciled markings to ensure items correspond with requirements.


• Examine products for surface defects, weld size, weld dimensions, and other quality concerns.


• Compare units with shipping orders to verify the correct accessories are present.


• Perform root cause analysis as required and develop appropriate countermeasures.


• Develop and implement quality standards.


• Facilitate product improvements through reports, quality alerts, audits, and other quality initiatives.


• Assist the Warranty Department with product and Sales Order information as required.


• Approve finished products by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, identifying products requiring rework, and confirming completed rework.


• Document inspection results by completing required reports and logs.


• Operate hand and power tools, along with a variety of equipment and measuring instruments.


• Prepare products for final delivery to customers, including cleaning and verifying Bills of Material.


• May operate material-moving equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, dollies, and bridge cranes.


• Inspect outsourced parts for quality and conformance.

What We’re Looking For:

• 0–2 years of experience in repairs, quality control, inspection, or a similar field.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to pass pre-employment background checks and drug screening.

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience performing root cause analysis and developing effective countermeasures.


• Familiarity with developing or implementing quality standards.


• Experience using precision measuring tools such as calipers and gauges.


• Experience identifying product defects, weld issues, and specification discrepancies.


• Experience preparing quality reports, alerts, audits, and inspection documentation.


• Familiarity with Sales Orders, Bills of Material, warranty processes, or outsourced-part inspection.


• Experience operating material-handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or bridge cranes.

Where and When You’ll Work:

• This is an in-person role, located at our East Chicago, IN facility, which is ideal for those who thrive in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.


• Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm

What Your Total Compensation & Benefits Package Will Look Like:

Wage - $21.20 per hour

• Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays


• Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options


• 100% 401k match up to 6%


• Company paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability


• Tuition Assistance Program


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance


• Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs


• Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development


• Best in class work culture!

Big Name | Big Opportunities | Life is Better at Toyota

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.

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