Welder Parts Inspector

Toyota Industries Corporation • East Chicago, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a passionate and dedicated Parts Inspector who brings enthusiasm, energy, and expertise to the table. In this role, you will perform a variety of tasks to ensure finished products meet customer specifications and quality standards while collaborating with a dynamic and diverse team to achieve shared goals. If you enjoy tackling challenges with positivity and a bit of humor, you’ll feel right at home here.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience in repairs, quality control, inspection, or a similar field.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background checks and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing root cause analysis and developing effective countermeasures.
• Familiarity with developing or implementing quality standards.
• Experience using precision measuring tools such as calipers and gauges.
• Experience identifying product defects, weld issues, and specification discrepancies.
• Experience preparing quality reports, alerts, audits, and inspection documentation.
• Familiarity with Sales Orders, Bills of Material, warranty processes, or outsourced-part inspection.
• Experience operating material-handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or bridge cranes.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and measure work using tape measures, calipers, gauges, and other measuring instruments.
• Read labels, tags, identification plates, and stenciled markings to ensure items correspond with requirements.
• Examine products for surface defects, weld size, weld dimensions, and other quality concerns.
• Compare units with shipping orders to verify the correct accessories are present.
• Perform root cause analysis as required and develop appropriate countermeasures.
• Develop and implement quality standards.
• Facilitate product improvements through reports, quality alerts, audits, and other quality initiatives.
• Assist the Warranty Department with product and Sales Order information as required.
• Approve finished products by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, identifying products requiring rework, and confirming completed rework.
• Document inspection results by completing required reports and logs.
• Operate hand and power tools, along with a variety of equipment and measuring instruments.
• Prepare products for final delivery to customers, including cleaning and verifying Bills of Material.
• May operate material-moving equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, dollies, and bridge cranes.
• Inspect outsourced parts for quality and conformance.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
• 100% 401k match up to 6%
• Company paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
• Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
• Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
• Best in class work culture!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed