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1st Shift Quality Utility Inspector

Career and Referral
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/9/2026
At Trane Technologies® we Challenge Possible.Our brands – including Trane® and Thermo King®  - create access to cooling and comfort in buildings and homes, transport and protect food and perishables, connect customers to elevated performance with less environmental impact, dramatically reduce energy demands and carbon emissions, and innovate with a better world in mind. We boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. 

Job Summary:
This individual will work in Trane Columbia’s Quality Team to conduct inspections and audits based on quality standards and engineering specifications. This individual will be responsible for reviewing the air handler units to inspect, identify, and assist in correcting quality issues or concerns. This position will be a Utility Inspector, that does not have a permanently assigned production area to support. They will be highly trained to float to inspect any line in the facility.
 
 
Essential Job Functions:
  • Perform detailed inspection of all parts and / or assemblies.
  • Ensure that all engineering drawings provided match the product inspection.
  • Use manufacturing shop floor systems to verify that product is built to standards, and provide training as needed.
  • Ensure that all non-conforming parts and assemblies are identified, documented, and recorded in the database.
  • Work with Production Leader, Team Leaders, and assembly operators to ensure corrective measures are being implemented to prevent non-conformances.

Education, Experience, & Skills:

  • High School degree (or equivalent) and 3 years of related work experience OR associate degree in a related field
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) to be able to create reports and send/receive emails.
  • Training in multiple departments and/or production lines is preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to stand or walk for an entire shift
  • Flex Shift required to work weekends and overtime, as needed.
  • Experience in quality assurance and auditing is required.
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours.
  • Must be willing to float to varied assigned inspection lines depending on demand and coverage gaps as assigned by Team Leader or other production leadership.
The Company has designated this role as Safety Sensitive. 

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs that help our employees thrive in both their professional and personal lives. We are proud of our winning culture which is inclusive and respectful at its core. We share passion for serving customers, caring for others, and boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.

We are committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

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