Quality Assurance Inspector

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathawayyoull be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities and fostering a culture where everyones empowered to be their best.

Primary responsibilities and/or essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Performs visual dimensional and mechanical inspection of railcars and components throughout all stages of the railcar maintenance qualification and inspection processes to assess the as found condition or quality of work performed.
• Performs shop floor audits to ensure production operations are performed in compliance with applicable U.S. and Canadian regulations AAR interchange/MSRPs Marmon Rail standards/procedures and equipment owner requirements.
• 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 railcar shopped and ensures all documentation is complete prior to approval.
• Reviews shop floor documentation and final car file to ensure completeness and compliance.
• Works with production to identify and plan for the days shipments to ensure verifications/inspections are made in a timely manner.
• Verifies cars are properly secured closed marked and identified prior to being released for interchange.
• Reports adverse and/or non-compliant items to the responsible supervisor and QA Manager and follows-up to confirm that remedies have been put in place on items before the car is released to subsequent processes/stages. If rework will interrupt shipments the incumbent must notify the manager.
• Participates in and actively supports quality projects activities and Responsible Care initiatives to ensure that the Company achieves its goals.

SKILSS/SPECIFICATIONS:

• Ability to communicate technical information verbally and written.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office AS400 system and applicable electronic systems.
• Possess working knowledge of applicable U.S. and Canadian regulations AAR Interchange/MSRPs Marmon Rail standards/procedures and equipment owner requirements.
• General mechanical aptitude and ability to use rail industry gages dimensional inspection tools weld inspection gages testing techniques and test equipment necessary for railcar inspections and maintenance.
• Ability to instruct employees on proper railcar maintenance activities using established procedures and training material.
• Ability to climb ladders to heights of approximately 14 feet high bend crawl squat kneel and stretch to perform tank car inspections.
• Ability to enter tank cars via a manway opening of 18 to 20 in diameter.
• Ability to tolerate both heights and confined spaces while working through periods of inclement weather.
• Have keen visual and audio acuity to recognize various shop danger/warning signals to avoid injuries and promote a safe work environment.
• Possess considerable stamina to perform the essential functions over a large geographical plant area.
• Be willing and able to wear safety equipment such as safety shoes safety glasses hard hats earplugs and respirators.
• Have vision correctable to 20/30 for inspection activities.

The incumbent works to meet internal and external customer expectations at all times by fully applying oneself to the task involved preventing errors and developing and implementing personal quality improvement addition the incumbent is required to understand the Responsible Care Management System and actively participate in activities outlined therein.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of related work experience in railcar repair or manufacturing.
• Ability to gain NDT Visual Testing (VT) Level II Certification per the requirements AAR M1002 Appendix T ASNT SNT-TC-1A ASNT CP-189 ASNT-9712 or ISO-9712.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector AMPP Coating Inspector ASQ Certified Quality Inspector/Technician certifications are desirable but not required.
• Knowledge of railcar components airbrakes welding nondestructive testing coatings and service equipment.

DISCLAIMER:

Please note the duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employees normal line of work. Duties and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay Range:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical dental vision 401k matching and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email your request to and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.