QA Audit Technician - First Shift

About the job

Position Overview

Join International and Help Build the Future of Transportation

The International San Antonio Manufacturing Plant (STX) is a leading commercial vehicle manufacturing facility, producing Class 6–8 trucks and electric vehicles through advanced manufacturing and connected technologies. We are looking for dedicated employees who share our values of Customer First, Team Spirit, Respect, Responsibility, and Eliminating Waste. Frontline employees play an important role in delivering safe, high-quality products to our customers each day. International offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, training, and growth opportunities to support employees at every stage of their career.

The QA Audit Technician - First Shift will be responsible for conducting internal audits for STX and supporting the TVL and program truck operations. This role will focus on identifying quality concerns, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving corrective actions that improve customer satisfaction.

Work Schedule

First-shift schedule: Monday through Thursday, 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

This position supports a manufacturing environment and requires flexibility to meet operational needs, including production recovery days, overtime, and occasional Friday or weekend coverage as needed. Schedules, start times, and transition timing may vary based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Works within the Production & Logistics (P&L) Way, reads and follows verbal and standard written work instructions (SWI), position standards, and standard operating procedures.
• Active trainer for the P&L Way attitudes & behaviors, core values, and excellent attendance.  Executes high quality standard work.
• Drives a team culture of safe work behavior, including the utilization of proper safety equipment and adherence to safety guidelines. Identifies and corrects or escalates potentially unsafe situations/conditions.
• Complies with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements; reports hazards, environmental risks, and incidents, uses required PPE; operates equipment safety, and helps maintain a safe and environmentally responsible workplace.
• Active trainer of the 100% mindset and takes full ownership and responsibility of work area.  Understands impact of work to outcomes and production interdependencies. Trains team members on “Right from me” behavior.
• Demonstrates expert‑level mastery of the department’s core and critical processes, leading optimization efforts, resolving complex issues, and serving as a trusted advisor and mentor to others.
• Adjusts, repairs or performs recovery at all positions, own position or downstream positions upon request from Team Lead/Supervisor & according to crash routines.
• Meets the required competency or certification standards for workstations, areas and processes per the department skills matrix.
• Role model on executing standard work within takt and demonstrates proper Andon utilization, exhibiting the courage to speak up, identify deviations, and initiate communication without hesitation. Continuously supports team members so line does not stop.
• Key contributor to continuous improvement efforts and problem-solving methods, updates standard work instructions.  Identifies improvements as needed.
• Performs extended safety and/or quality checks upon request.
• Partners with engineering on new solutions and new product introductions.
• Maintains strong safety, normal situation, 5S standards, good organization of workspace, and housekeeping.
• Can facilitate the issues and targets on the RTM board and take responsibility for countermeasures and actions.
• Assists Team Lead in deviation escalations and technical problem solving.
• Updates standard work upon request from Team Lead or Supervisor.
• Keeps Team Lead and Supervisor informed of any issues or challenges.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 3 years in quality inspection or quality control

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

• Physical Requirements (Ability to do the following up to 10 hours per shift):

• Walk, stand, sit, bend, twist/turn, kneel, squat, crawl

• Climb using both legs and arms

• Head/neck movement

• Reach outward or above the shoulder

• Lift, carry, push, or pull 15-45 pounds

• Repetitive use of hands and fingers

• Use of vibrating tools

• Depth perception required

• Ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of color

• Exposure to constant and intermittent noise, fumes, smoke and gases, solvents, paint, grease and oils, radiant energy, and slippery surfaces

• Drive or operate equipment such as lifts and/or motor vehicles

• May be required to work on units outdoors

• Ability to work different shifts and overtime as needed

• Successful completion of 13 week IVAT certification course

Desired Skills

• Demonstrates a consistent team mind set and positive attitude
• Executes initiative and effective problem solving
• Communicates clearly to ensure expected results
• Customer focused and drives for results
• Basic computer skills

Benefits and Compensation

This position offers competitive hourly pay along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, and hearing coverage; paid time off (vacation) and holidays; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; and tuition assistance. Employees also have access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides confidential support when needed.

Company Overview

About TRATON With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

About International From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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