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Entry level
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Full-time
high school
Posted 3d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Inspect trailers and components during assembly to ensure they meet quality, safety, and engineering specifications. Document inspection results and collaborate with management to implement corrective actions for quality defects.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma and mandatory FHWA certification. Candidates must have strong attention to detail and the ability to operate specialized inspection tools and lifts.
Full job description
Position Details
🕒 Schedule: Monday-Thursday from 5:30 AM-4:30 PM 💼 Shift: 1st ⏱️ Overtime: Based on business needs
What You’ll Do -
You will inspect trailers and components during sub‑assembly and final assembly to ensure conformance with quality and safety standards.
Inspection & Quality Monitoring:
Monitor manufacturing quality of trailers, parts, and sub‑assemblies in accordance with:
Company quality assurance standards
Engineering drawings and specifications
Customer requirements and regulatory guidelines
Perform inspections on trailer assembly lines and sub‑assembly areas as assigned
Verify conformance of inspected items and assemblies to drawing and specification requirements
Operate inspection and test tools including but not limited to:
Brake test machines
Light testers
ABS testers
Tape measures and hand tools
Man lifts, bumper jacks, and other inspection equipment
Documentation & Corrective Action:
Record acceptance or rejection decisions accurately, clearly identifying inspection results
Document rejection reasons clearly to support investigation and corrective actions
Assist management in initiating corrective actions when quality standards are not met
Maintain daily reporting on all units released from sub‑assembly and final assembly
Communication & Collaboration:
Maintain constant communication with assembly line managers regarding quality concerns
Escalate repeat or systemic out‑of‑spec issues promptly
Provide ongoing product quality feedback to leaders whose teams impact final product quality
Work collaboratively with manufacturing employees and leadership to support quality improvement
Safety, Productivity & Professional Expectations:
Perform all tasks in a safe, efficient, and highly productive manner
Follow all company safety policies and procedures
Attend scheduled work hours reliably and maintain good attendance
Support mandatory overtime as required
Contribute positively to a team‑focused quality culture
Perform other duties as assigned
What You Bring -
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent (based on education and work experience)
Recertification required every two years (mandatory)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Basic computer skills
Fluent in English (spoken and written); bilingual skills are beneficial
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with:
Manufacturing hourly employees
Supervisors and managers at all levels
Strong attention to detail
Ability to identify root causes rather than focusing only on defects
Core Competencies
Detail‑oriented: Consistently attentive to specification and compliance requirements
Motivated: Maintains enthusiasm and ownership of quality outcomes
Organized: Manages inspections, documentation, and reporting systematically
Training & Development:
Company‑provided training, which may include:
Utility and golf cart operation
Aerial lifts (Genie, Wave, manlifts)
Trailer specifications and engineering drawings
Quality assurance inspection procedures
Operation of measuring, testing, and inspection equipment
Work Environment & Physical Expectations:
This position requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Work is performed on the manufacturing floor and may involve standing, walking, climbing on trailers, operating lifts, using hand tools, and working around moving equipment. Additional details are outlined in the applicable Physical Demands Checklist.
Why This Role Matters -
The Quality Inspector is essential to ensuring trailers leaving the facility are safe, compliant, and built to specification. By identifying defects early, supporting corrective action, and maintaining strong communication with production teams, this role directly protects customers, supports regulatory compliance, and reinforces Stoughton Trailers’ reputation for quality and reliability.
Related keywords
Quality AssuranceFHWA CertificationTrailer AssemblyBrake Test MachinesLight TestersABS TestersEngineering DrawingsSub-assemblyCorrective ActionMan LiftsBumper JacksRegulatory GuidelinesManufacturing QualitySafety StandardsRoot Cause Analysis
Stoughton Trailers is a top 10 international supplier of semi-truck trailers. The Wisconsin-based, family-owned company designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of dependable semi-truck trailers used for over-the-road trucking, as well as agricultural trailers and other specialty transportation equipment. It provides one-stop build, finance, rental and fleet management solutions through world-class responsiveness and design value. For more information, visit www.StoughtonTrailers.com.
Offices: 416 S. Academy St, Stoughton, WI 53589, US · 101 County Road M, Evansville, WI 53536, US · 1111 Veterans Rd., Stoughton, WI 53589, US · 302 23rd st, Brodhead, WI 53520, US
Stoughton Trailers is a top 10 international supplier of semi-truck trailers. The Wisconsin-based, family-owned company designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of dependable semi-truck trailers used for over-the-road trucking, as well as agricultural trailers and other specialty transportation equipment. It provides one-stop build, finance, rental and fleet management solutions through world-class responsiveness and design value. For more information, visit www.StoughtonTrailers.com.
Offices: 416 S. Academy St, Stoughton, WI 53589, US · 101 County Road M, Evansville, WI 53536, US · 1111 Veterans Rd., Stoughton, WI 53589, US · 302 23rd st, Brodhead, WI 53520, US