Inspector I

Terex Corporation•Winter Park, FL

About The Position

The Inspector I ensures internal and external customers receive high-quality ambulances and other emergency vehicles. The role inspects paint application and finish, identifies defects, and ensures corrections are completed before shipment. Responsibilities also include inspecting and function-testing vehicles, conducting water and road tests, fixing leaks, weighing ambulances, verifying ordered options, and providing final cosmetic sign-off. The inspector documents defects and errors, reports design or assembly improvements and warrantable items, updates production tracking boards, and prints computer-generated reports. The role may train new inspectors and fill in for the lead when absent. It requires compliance with department work instructions, company conduct and attendance rules, and hazardous-material handling, waste, spill-response, and evacuation procedures.

Requirements

Minimum two years of experience as a QC Inspector or in a similar quality inspection role within a paint or manufacturing industry.
Paint shop experience.
Experience with assembly hand tools.
Customer service experience.
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate instructions.
Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize quality standards in paint finishes.
Understanding of engineering drawings, schematics, and other instructions related to paint specifications.
Knowledge of paint measuring devices, including thickness gauges.
Ability to identify and troubleshoot common paint defects and recommend corrective actions.
Valid driver's license.
Maintain a positive rating as described in the training/qualification evaluation record as a Quality Inspector “A.”
General knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards related to paint and hazardous materials.
Training in Hazardous Materials Handling Operations with an annual refresher course.
Familiarity with hazardous-waste contingency plans and spill-response procedures.
Basic knowledge of 12-volt electricity.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions and function with minimal or no supervision.
Ability to safely use specified hand, air, and power tools and machinery, and operate and understand protective safety equipment.
Ability to work in noisy and dusty conditions and meet the described physical demands, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 40 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in automotive or industrial painting inspection is preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect paint application and finish, identify defects, and ensure necessary corrections are made before shipment.
Inspect and function-test ambulances and other emergency vehicles received.
Conduct road and function tests; be able to drive and road-test vehicles.
Water-test ambulances, fix leaks, and weigh ambulances.
Provide final cosmetic sign-off and complete cosmetic tags.
Verify vehicle options against orders and report warrantable items on units through detail.
Report design deficiencies and suggest improvements to design and assembly techniques.
Enter defects and errors into the computer and print computer-generated reports.
Update the production tracking board and set work priorities to meet scheduled production goals.
Train new inspectors and fill in for the lead when absent.
Follow departmental work instructions and company conduct and attendance rules.
Notify the supervisor or lead when behind schedule or when maintenance issues arise.
Handle hazardous waste using proper containers and follow hazardous-waste, spill-response, and evacuation procedures.
Maintain cooperative working relationships and perform other duties as required.