Inspector I

Terex Corporation•Grove City, OH

About The Position

Horton Emergency Vehicles is hiring an Inspector I to help ensure internal and external customers receive quality emergency vehicles. The role inspects finished ambulances, identifies defects and checks conformance to applicable standards and regulations, and makes necessary repairs or corrections before shipment. Inspections include electrical and cosmetic checks, electrical load and function testing, and road tests. The inspector documents findings, rework, and waste in reports, logs, and a quality database, and may assist the quality supervisor with quality and production improvements. The position requires mechanical aptitude, familiarity with basic 12-volt electrical systems, the ability to interpret engineering drawings and mechanical and electrical schematics, and skill using measuring instruments. The inspector works with limited or no supervision, prioritizes assignments to meet production goals, rotates among inspection gates, and maintains cooperative relationships with quality, production, coworkers, and other employees. The job is performed in a setting that may involve moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather; noise is usually very loud.

Requirements

Three years of experience in Horton electrical installation and troubleshooting.
High school degree.
Valid Ohio driver's license.
Familiarity with quality standards and test protocols.
Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.
Knowledge of basic 12-volt electrical systems and good mechanical aptitude.
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate in English, including simple instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Ability to present information in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to read and follow written instructions and specifications.
Good PC skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Good hand-eye coordination and ability to use measuring instruments.
Ability to use provided safety equipment and required personal protective equipment.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 40 pounds without assistance.
Ability to stand, walk, reach, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and work from ladders or scaffolding and with arms above the head.
Vision sufficient for close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, including differentiating color shades and adjusting focus.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a quality control or quality assurance environment.
Further qualifications beyond a high school degree.
Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Inspect finished ambulances for defects and conformance to applicable standards and regulations.
Perform electrical load and function testing, road tests, and electrical and cosmetic inspections.
Make necessary repairs or corrections before vehicles are shipped.
Document inspection results, rework, and waste in reports, logs, and the quality database.
Understand engineering drawings and customer specifications.
Use measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
Set work priorities to meet scheduled production goals and handle multiple daily assignments.
Rotate among and learn multiple quality inspection gates.
Maintain cooperative working relationships and communicate problems effectively.
Assist the quality supervisor with quality and production improvements.
Follow written and verbal directions and safety practices.