Quality Inspector Lead

Arcosa Careers•Newton, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc. is seeking a Quality Inspector Lead for its Newton, Iowa location. Under the direction of the Manager, this role provides training, guidance, and direction to assigned employees in an efficient, clean, safe, and cost-effective manner, supporting organizational goals and key performance metrics. The position performs visual and measured inspections and tests of materials and products to verify conformance with standards and requirements, completes inspection records, and follows applicable codes and regulations. The Lead may inspect complex production systems, finished products, incoming materials or plate, outgoing materials or fittings, and welds throughout the manufacturing process. The role leads a team by assigning tasks, helping complete work by deadlines, training and cross-training employees on quality systems, ensuring team safety, and maintaining and improving quality. The work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas, and plant grounds. The job may require coverage beyond normal hours or shifts and on weekends or holidays. The employee must tolerate high and low temperatures and noise typical of a manufacturing plant, and observe required safety practices and procedures.

Requirements

Preferred experience: 3 years in manufacturing.
Ability to achieve VT II and cross-train in all departments within 3 years; training and certifications are provided by Arcosa.
Proficient use of inspection tools and measuring equipment is preferred.
Understand defects and determine acceptance status.
High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Ability to tolerate high and low temperatures and loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant.
Ability to work beyond normal hours or shifts and on weekends or holidays may be required.
Observe required safety practices, including use of safety glasses, safety boots, and hearing protection as required.

Nice To Haves

Three years of manufacturing experience.
Proficiency with inspection tools and measuring equipment.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Inspect complex production systems or finished products.
Complete inspection records and reports.
Inspect incoming materials or plate, outgoing materials or fittings, and welds throughout the manufacturing process as needed.
Train and cross-train on all quality systems.
Lead a team by assigning tasks.
Assist with completing tasks to meet deadlines.
Train team members and ensure their safety.
Maintain and improve quality.
Maintain attendance within acceptable standards.
Observe required safety practices and follow safety rules and procedures.
Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned.
Promote a results-driven culture aligned with long-term value creation and integrate sustainability into daily practices and long-term strategy.