What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fabrication Quality Assurance Technician position at Trinity Trailer Mfg. Inc.?
The Fabrication Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for making sure every Trinity Trailer leaves the fabrication shop built to spec and to Trinity’s quality standards. Operating out of our East Boise campus, this role brings deep, hands-on knowledge of the Trinity Trailer fabrication process to inspection and quality control at every stage of the build. This team member will verify equipment against technical documents, identify and repair weld deficiencies, partner with team leads and supervisors to keep production on schedule without compromising quality, and help train new hires to a high standard of work from their first day.
- Inspect builds at each stage of the Trinity Trailer fabrication process, using deep process knowledge to catch issues at the source
- Collaborate with team leads and supervisors to meet the production schedule while maintaining quality standards
- Identify weld deficiencies and repair them, or direct their repair, before units move to the next steps in the manufacturing process
- Read and interpret drawings, specifications, and other technical documents to verify equipment is built to spec
- Train new hires on quality expectations and establish a high standard of work during their initial employment phase
- Document inspection results and nonconformances, and share recurring issues with leads to prevent repeat defects
- Deep, hands-on knowledge of trailer or heavy-equipment fabrication; Trinity Trailer process experience strongly preferred
- Experienced welder able to identify and repair weld deficiencies
- Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and technical specifications
- Demonstrated ability to work with team leads and supervisors to hit production targets without sacrificing quality
- Experience training or mentoring new hires on the shop floor
- Ability to work in person at our East Boise campus