Inbound Inspector - Omaha, NE

Watco Companies, Inc.•Omaha, NE

51d

About The Position

The Railcar Inspector is responsible for inspection of railcar/railcar components and creating accurate repair estimates/billing/reports to facilitate maintenance and qualification of railcars/railcar components. The Railcar Inspector is also responsible to ensure inspection and maintenance is conducted in a safe and quality manner. The purpose of this position is to ensure the railcar is maintained and returns to service in compliance with owners', regulatory, and industry standards/specifications.

Requirements

Proficient in computer software applications
Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships
Foster teamwork with proven leadership skills
Excellent oral communication skills
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
High school education or general education (GED) or 3 to 6 months job-related experience; or equivalent of education and experience.
Must successfully complete the following training and become certified within 90 days of hire or job transfer and on a three-year recurring basis:
Quality Assurance Program
Requires long periods of standing; walking, bending, stooping, climbing, twisting, and entering into confined spaces and elevated surfaces
The team member in this position is required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
Thorough understanding of the MSDS's, company safety policies / practices, and proper use of identified PPE which may involve protective clothing, sleeves, hard hats, foot protection, eye / ear protection, respirator use, etc.
With the exception of clerical, administrative, and some management positions, which require indoor work, the physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid and dusty conditions

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 5 years' inspection experience.

Responsibilities

Performs thorough inspection of railcars/railcar components
Maintains current knowledge of government, industry (FRA & AAR), customer, and company policy, procedures, and work instructions
Inspects and ensures workmanship meets government, industry (FRA & AAR), customer, and company quality requirements
Inputs estimates for maintenance and qualification and alterations into computer estimate system
Proficient in the interpretation of drawings and specification, including weld and nondestructive testing symbols
Communicate effectively with internal customers
Performs other duties as may be assigned by QA Manager
Other duties as assigned.