Inspector I

Terex Corporation•Winter Park, FL

About The Position

Inspector I ensures that internal and external customers receive ambulances that meet quality expectations by inspecting vehicles and reporting required repairs or corrections before shipment. The role includes inspection, testing, and final cosmetic approval of emergency vehicles, as well as documenting defects and communicating issues that could affect production schedules or quality. The inspector may work with minimal supervision, set priorities to meet production goals, train new inspectors, and fill in for the lead when absent. The position also requires compliance with company conduct, attendance, work-instruction, safety, and hazardous-waste procedures. Overtime may be required based on business needs, including mandatory overtime up to three out of four Fridays per month.

Requirements

At least two years of experience as a QC Inspector B or in quality inspection within a similar industry.
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions.
Ability to understand engineering and assembly drawings, schematics, and other instructions in English.
Ability to read English and metric tape measures and use measuring devices.
Ability to meet acceptable quality and time standards and recognize and reproduce expected quality.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Good mechanical ability and knowledge of component operation.
Understanding of drivetrains and power-unit operation, with ability to troubleshoot.
Previous assembly experience.
Valid driver's license and ability to drive and road-test vehicles.
Must maintain a positive rating as described in the training/qualification evaluation record for a Quality Inspector “A.”
General knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.
Training in hazardous-materials handling operations, including an annual refresher course and familiarization with the Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan.
Ability to use functional gauging assigned for bus inspection.
Problem-solving ability.
Ability to understand and operate specified safety equipment and safely use specified hand, air, and power tools and machinery.
Ability to work in noisy and dusty conditions.

Nice To Haves

Paint shop experience.
Customer service experience.
Experience with assembly hand tools.

Responsibilities

Inspect ambulances and report necessary repairs or corrections before shipment.
Perform water testing, repair leaks, and weigh ambulances.
Conduct road, function, and inspection testing of ambulances and other emergency vehicles.
Provide final cosmetic sign-off for emergency vehicles and complete cosmetic tags.
Report deficiencies in design and suggest improvements to design and assembly techniques.
Report warrantable items on units through detail and verify options against orders.
Update the production tracking board and enter defects and errors into the computer.
Print computer-generated reports.
Notify the supervisor or lead if work is off schedule or maintenance issues are encountered.
Set work priorities to meet scheduled production goals and follow departmental work instructions.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and carry out oral and written directions.
Train new inspectors and fill in for the lead when absent.
Comply with company conduct and attendance rules, safety procedures, and hazardous-waste requirements.
Place hazardous waste in appropriate containers and follow spill response procedures, evacuation routes, and the Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.