Quality Control Inspector

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for performing in-process and final inspection on railcars parts or components, to ensure that qualification and inspections at our facility are complete and compliant with applicable regulations, codes, AAR Interchange/MSRP's, Marmon Rail standards/procedures, and other customer requirements. The inspector has full authority and is required to identify nonconforming conditions, generate nonconformance reporting and hold or stop work on parts and components pending resolution.

Responsibilities

Performs visual, dimensional, and/or mechanical inspection of railcar parts and components throughout all stages of the manufacturing process; Assures all identified nonconforming conditions are identified by reports, forms, checklist and/or the nonconformance reporting system; Maintains an up-to-date inspection record of all inspections performed on each part or component as jobs move through the facility; Reviews shop floor documentation to ensure completeness and compliance; Works with production to identify and plan for the day's shipments to ensure verifications/inspections are made in a timely manner; Reports adverse and/or non-compliant items to the supervisor responsible and QA Manager and follows-up to confirm that remedies have been put in place before the car is released to subsequent processes/stages; Participates in and actively supports quality projects, activities and Responsible Care initiatives

Requirements

Ability to communicate technical information verbally and written; Basic computer skills; General mechanical aptitude and ability to use dimensional inspection tools, weld inspection gages, testing techniques and test equipment; Ability to climb ladders, bend, crawl, squat, kneel, and stretch; Keen visual and audio acuity; Ability to spend most of their time on their feet; Willing and able to wear safety equipment; Vision correctable to 20/20; Ability to operate forklifts; Ability to read and understand standard operating procedures, code specifications, and blue prints; High School diploma or equivalent required