Quality Control Auditor

Overview

Carry-On Trailer is NOW HIRING with a NEW STARTING WAGE and $1000 Hiring Bonus!

The Quality Assurance Inspector performs assessment, documentation, and organization tasks to support the efficiency and effectiveness of the production line. Their duties and responsibilities include:

• Inspecting finished trailers using Carry-On Trailer methods, such as comparing to standards, measuring dimensions, and examining functionality
• Checking that the assembly or production line adheres to standards and procedures and complying with customer requirements
• Reviewing blueprints and specifications to compare to produced goods
• Recording inspection results by completing reports, summarizing re-works and wastes and inputting data into quality database
• Advising the production team on quality control measures to improve product excellence
• Proposing improvements to the production process
• Updating job knowledge by engaging in educational opportunities and regular training
• Keeping measurement equipment operating accurately by verifying all equipment is calibrated correctly, and following calibration requirements and calling for repairs
• Using gauges such as calipers and micrometers to measure products
• Collecting and compiling statistical quality data
• Auditing test methods and inspection plans
• Determining the causes of product defects and reworks
• Follow all OSHA and plant safety rules including lock-out tag-out, etc.
• Assist in Quality activities necessary to sustain the highest levels of products possible
• Able to read and interpret drawings
• Able to perform basic math
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections to verify product/component compliance
• Record inspection results on Inspection Data Sheets
• Reject defective parts, label and segregate as necessary
• Perform duties in accordance with applicable OP and WI instructions
• Able to meet quality and productivity standards as defined by Carry-On Trailer
• Work with Engineering and other management to resolve problems
• Effectively communicate issues verbally and in writing to all concerned
• Perform product and process audits
• Help define and sustain proper 5S standards in required areas
• Teach and coach operators to proper quality standards
• Facilitate the effective hand-off of quality issues to your incoming shift peer. Ensure effective communication of all issues and corrective actions
• Inspect products in receiving, welding, paint, and assembly process
• Assist Quality Management in any other requested activities

Performing the duties of this job, employee will be required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stand, walk, stoop, and kneel. Occasional bending, sitting, climbing ladders, and balancing may be required. The work may require standing and walking for most of the day and spending time outside in various elements (hot, cold, rain, snow).

Employee will be exposed to moving parts.

Requirements

• Education Required — Minimum high school diploma is required. Formal training or equivalent experience in GD&T is a plus
• Experience working with measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, CMM, etc.
• Ability to work alone without constant supervision
• Leadership skills a major plus

• Work Experience — 1–2+ years of quality experience working with a Quality Management System within a repetitive manufacturing environment
• Experience troubleshooting issues
• Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement
• Experience in leadership

• Skills & Knowledge Required — Must be able to read and interpret drawings/prints
• Working knowledge of computer-based management systems is a plus
• Ability to multi-task and perform well under pressure
• Ability to work as a key member and leader of a team when required
• High energy and dependable

• Additional traits and competencies that define the successful candidate — Consistently demonstrates the highest level of personal ethical conduct; results driven with emphasis on keeping customer and business commitments

Direct questions to Amy Schroeder at , X3150 — or — Amy.