Quality Assurance Inspector, Heavy-Duty Trailer Production
Stoughton/STI Holdings
Stoughton, WI
See what others miss
If you spotted an out-of-spec weld showing up on more than one unit, would you trace it back to the source, document it clearly, and help trigger corrective action before a single trailer ships? If that sounds like you, read on.
The challenge
Guard the integrity of our trailers by ensuring parts, sub-assemblies, and final builds meet all quality assurance standards, engineering drawings, and customer specifications.
How you will tackle it
- Be present on the line and in sub-assembly zones to monitor designated checkpoints set by the Quality Assurance Manager.
- Use the right tool for the right test: brake test machine, light tester, man lift, bumper jack, ABS tester, wrenches, and a tape measure.
- Compare results against drawings and standards; decide accept or reject and record each decision with your identifier and a clear reason for any rejection.
- Collaborate with management to initiate corrective actions when acceptance or reliability standards are not being met.
- Alert assembly line managers to out-of-spec trends, particularly when the issue appears on multiple units.
- Produce daily off-the-line status reports for all units exiting sub-assembly and final assembly.
- Deliver ongoing quality appraisals to leaders whose teams influence the final unit’s physical outcome.
- Work safely and productively; support team goals; follow company policies; other duties as assigned. Maintain excellent attendance and be willing to work mandatory overtime.
What you bring to the floor
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Mandatory FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) test with biennial re-certification.
- Hands-on experience in quality inspection and quality control.
- Basic computer proficiency; fluent English (spoken and written). Bilingual capability is a plus.
- Clear communicator who works well with manufacturing hourly employees and leaders at every level.
- Mindset: detail-oriented, motivated, and organized.
How we set you up to win
- Structured orientation.
- Training on trailer specifications, engineering drawings, and QA checking procedures.
- Instruction on the use of measuring and test equipment relevant to your inspections.
- As needed, training for Utility or Golf Carts and Aerial Lifts (Genie, Wave, Manlifts).
Reasonable accommodation
Above is a list of the most important responsibilities and functions, which are essential to the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Accommodations will be evaluated and provided to eligible employees on a case by case basis, depending on the employee's medical restrictions, work availability, the nature of the position, the position's essential functions and other relevant factors.