Quality Floor Inspector

About the role

The Quality Floor Inspector is responsible for ensuring that products manufactured on the production floor meet established quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements. This role involves conducting in-process and final inspections, identifying defects, documenting findings, and collaborating with production teams to maintain and improve product quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of products on the manufacturing floor.
• Verify compliance with company quality standards, engineering drawings, and customer specifications.
• Use measuring tools and inspection equipment (calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.) accurately.
• Document inspection results and maintain detailed quality records.
• Identify nonconforming materials or products and initiate corrective action procedures.
• Communicate quality concerns promptly to supervisors and relevant departments.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and quality procedures.
• Assist with audits and compliance activities as needed.
• Monitor production processes to identify trends or recurring issues.
• Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
• Approves in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to production supervisor.
• Approves finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for rework; confirming rework.
• Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarizing rework and waste; inputting data into quality database.
• Keeps measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical certification preferred.
• 13 years of experience in quality inspection or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Knowledge of quality standards and inspection techniques.
• Proficiency with basic measurement tools and inspection equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.

Physical Requirements

• Must pass a background screening.
• Must be able to lift 50 to 100 pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays).
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employment in a growing rail industry market with long-term prospects.
• A dynamic, international environment with growth potential and strong leadership support.
• Exposure to both operational purchasing and strategic sourcing activities.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement initiatives.