Inspector I

REV Group, Inc.•Winter Park, FL

10d

About The Position

REV-O, a manufacturer of Road Rescue and Wheeled Coach ambulances and part of Terex Corporation, is hiring an Inspector I. The role ensures internal and external customers receive high-quality emergency vehicles by inspecting paint application and finish, identifying defects, and ensuring corrections are completed before shipment. The inspector also performs vehicle inspections and functional testing, verifies ordered options, and provides final cosmetic sign-off. The position requires working with limited supervision, setting priorities to meet production schedules, maintaining cooperative working relationships, and accurately documenting defects and production information. The inspector may train new inspectors and fill in for the lead when absent. The role also involves following departmental work instructions, company conduct and attendance policies, and applicable safety and hazardous-waste procedures. Work takes place in a manufacturing environment near moving mechanical parts, with frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles and vibration, occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, and usually loud noise. The job involves prolonged standing and a range of physical activities, including lifting, reaching, climbing, kneeling, and working from ladders or scaffolding. Safety glasses, earplugs, closed-toe shoes, and a safety harness when needed are recommended or required.

Requirements

At least two years of experience as a QC inspector or in a similar quality-inspection role in the 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 paint-finish quality standards.
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.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions, work with minimal or no supervision, and establish cooperative working relationships.
Basic knowledge of 12-volt electricity.
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, including an annual refresher course.
Familiarity with hazardous-waste contingency plans and spill-response procedures.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds without assistance.
Ability to work from squatting, kneeling, bending, and arms-above-head positions; work from ladders or scaffolding; and stand at a workstation for ten hours a day, minus specified breaks.
Ability to safely use specified hand, air, and power tools and machinery, and operate and understand protective safety equipment.
Required vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus; hand-eye coordination is also required.
Ability to work in noisy and dusty conditions.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in automotive or industrial painting inspection.

Responsibilities

Inspect paint application and finish, identify defects, and ensure necessary corrections are made before shipment.
Inspect and function-test emergency vehicles and ambulances received.
Perform water testing, fix leaks, and weigh ambulances.
Road-test vehicles and perform road and function testing of ambulances.
Provide final cosmetic sign-off for emergency vehicles and complete cosmetic tags.
Report design deficiencies and suggest improvements to design and assembly techniques.
Report warrantable items on units through detail.
Verify vehicle options against orders.
Update the production tracking board and enter defects and errors into the computer.
Print computer-generated reports and notify the supervisor or lead if production is behind schedule or maintenance issues arise.
Set work priorities to meet scheduled production goals and follow departmental work instructions.
Train new inspectors and fill in for the lead when absent.
Handle hazardous waste using proper containers and follow hazardous-waste, spill-response, and evacuation procedures.
Comply with company conduct and attendance rules and perform other duties as required.