Inspector I

Job Summary:

Ensure that customers, both internal and external, receive the quality Ambulance that they expect by inspecting the vehicle and reporting any necessary repairs/corrections before delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Close attention to detail
• Function with a minimal amount of supervision
• Set work priorities to meet production goals
• Knowledge of basic 12-volt electricity
• Must be able to drive and road test the vehicle
• Responsible for water testing, fixing leaks, and weighing the ambulance
• Responsible for final cosmetic sign-off of emergency vehicles
• Responsible for inspection and function testing of all vehicles received
• Responsible for verifying options for orders
• Responsible for completing a cosmetic tag
• Follow departmental work instructions
• Able to complete detailing duties as assigned by the Department
• Notify supervisor/lead if encountering maintenance issues
• Meet standards of safety and 5-S requirements
• Promote the use and applications of Lean Manufacturing continuous improvement tools as part of the culture.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

Requirements (experience, travel, physical, work environment):

• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English
• Ability to utilize linear and other types of measuring devices effectively
• Ability to perform all operations within acceptable quality and time standards
• Ability to recognize the quality expected and be able to reproduce it
• Must possess good mechanical ability and component operation function
• Use functional gauging assigned for inspection of vehicles

Education and Experience:

• Preferred 0-1 year experience in a QC setting or equivalent experience
• Experience with hand tools
• Valid Driver’s License
• Assembly experience preferred

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.

While performing the duties of this job:

• Employee performs jobs on ladders
• The employee is regularly required to stand or walk; use hands to finger; handle or feel objects; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to walk
• Ability to safely use specified hand, air, and power tools, machinery
• The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 #s.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Ability to work with arms above the head.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work in noisy and dusty conditions

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.  The employee is frequently exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and vibration.  Is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals

Production Facility

Personal Protective Equipment Recommended and/or Required on Production Floor:

• Safety Glasses
• Earplugs
• Closed-toe shoes/safety footwear

The pay scale for newly hired employees in this position at this location in California is $19.52 or between $17.54 - $22.13.  This is based on meeting all of the requirements of the role. The base pay offered for the role may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  We are proud to offer competitive benefits in addition to competitive pay. Our pay for performance philosophy allows top performers to earn more based on their continued success.

This information is provided per California Law.  Base pay information is based on market location and may differ in other locations.