Industrial Quality Assurance Lead

OSW Equipment & Repair, LLC, a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, is the largest truck body and trailer manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest.  OSW’s main facility is located in the Maltby area in Snohomish County.  OSW and has been in business for over 20 years and has branches in Edmonton, Canada and Tempe, Arizona.

As a Quality Assurance Lead on our growing team, you are contributing to the success of the company by looking for outliers that don’t meet existing specifications and being responsible for making sure the final product meets company standards before being sent to the next department or delivered to the customer. If you are bright, highly motivated, and a team player we encourage you to apply!  

 Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provide training to employees in the QA department

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversee final installation inspections on new equipment.
• Ensure all manufacturing paperwork is properly filled out and correct if needed.
• Complete all quality control paperwork and sign off.
• Photograph units for documentation.
• Test drive/brake check all equipment.
• Move equipment in and out of the shop and organize yard of finished product and new arrivals.
• Facilitate new and repair equipment pickup and delivery.
• Inspecting output samples using industry-appropriate methods, such as comparing standards, measuring dimensions and examining functionality.
• Checking that the assembly or production line adheres to standards and procedures and complying with legal 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.
• Training the production team in quality control measures to improve product excellence.
• Proposing improvements to the production process.
• Monitoring the use of equipment to ensure it is safe and discard any that do not meet requirements.
• Updating job knowledge by engaging in educational opportunities and regular training.
• Keeping measurement equipment operating accurately by following calibration requirements and calling for repairs.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and radiographs.
• Using gauges such as calipers and micrometers to measure products.
• Collecting and compiling statistical quality data.
• Assisting in the development of test methods and inspection plans.
• Determining the causes of product defects and reworks.
• Verifying all equipment is calibrated correctly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Basic computer and math skills to calibrate and measure specifications
• Ability to use measuring devices like gauges, meters, calipers and computers
• In-depth understanding of company standards
• Up-to-date knowledge of federal and industry standards and best practices
• Understanding of target market and consumer needs
• Blueprint reading capabilities
• Documentation and reporting skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Comfortable standing or walking for long periods of time

Education and Experience:

•  High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years of industry experience, 1-2 years of quality control experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing and Walking: Inspectors often need to stand or walk for extended periods while inspecting products or overseeing production processes.
• Lifting: The ability to lift up to 40-50 pounds is commonly required.
• Dexterity: Good hand-eye coordination and the ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Reaching and Bending: Inspectors may need to squat, reach above shoulder level, reach at or below shoulder level, kneel, twist, and bend at the neck and waist2.
• Visual Acuity: Normal visual acuity and the ability to distinguish colors are necessary for identifying defects and ensuring product quality

Additional Job Information:

• Wage Expectations: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour $2.00 Lead Differential
• Pay: This is a non-exempt, hourly position and employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis
• Typical Schedule: Four (4) Ten (10) hour days M-TH
• Location: On Site – 20812 Broadway Ave; Snohomish, WA 98296
• Travel: Very minimal to none

Benefits:

• Employees are eligible on the 1^st of the month following the completion of 30 days of employment for:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance Policy for each full-time employee in the amount of $20,000.00.
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, their spouse (or domestic partner), and their children
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health-related expenses as well as Dependent Care related expenses

• Employees are eligible or the following benefits as of their first day of employment:
• 401(k) with partial company match
• 100% vested immediately.

• Upon the Completion of 90 days employees are eligible for:
  • PTO
  • 9 Paid Holidays

About Us:

OSW Equipment & Repair is the largest truck body and trailer manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest and has been in business for over 20 years. OSW Equipment & Repair manufactures products for the construction, transportation, industrial, and mining industries. OSW Equipment & Repair is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation’s Truck Bodies Equipment International group. For more information, visit www.oswequipment.com. 

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) provides products and services to protect people and our planet. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates in two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

Salary : $28 - $35