Quality Control Lead – Tanker Manufacturing

Quality Control Lead – Tanker Manufacturing

$33–$38/Hour | First Shift | Dover, Ohio

Are you an experienced Quality professional with a background in tanker truck manufacturing? Are you ready to step into a leadership role where your expertise is respected and your decisions directly impact on product quality and customer satisfaction? We're looking for a Quality Control Lead to join our growing manufacturing team near Dover, Ohio. This is a first-shift opportunity offering competitive pay, long-term stability, and the chance to help build some of the industry's highest-quality tanker trucks.

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in aluminum cargo tanks manufacturing or a closely related heavy fabrication environment.
• Experience and technical knowledge necessary to inspect, evaluate, and sign off completed units.
• Strong understanding of tank trailer manufacturing processes, fabrication techniques, and quality standards.
• Strong welding background preferred.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and welding documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to identify quality concerns and effectively communicate corrective actions.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Basic computer skills required for documentation and reporting purposes.

• As the Quality Control Lead, you'll be the driving force behind maintaining exceptional quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.
• Your responsibilities will include:
• Lead daily quality inspections throughout the tanker manufacturing process.
• Ensure all products meet customer specifications, engineering drawings, and industry standards.
• Perform final inspections before shipment.
• Identify quality issues and work with Production and Engineering to implement corrective actions.
• Lead root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain quality documentation, inspection records, and compliance reports.
• Coach and mentor production employees on quality expectations and best practices.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with company quality systems.
• Drive a culture focused on safety, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement.

Experience in tanker truck manufacturing is required.

• Previous Quality Control or Quality Assurance experience within tanker truck manufacturing.
• Strong blueprint and engineering drawing interpretation skills.
• Experience performing dimensional and final inspections.
• Knowledge of welding, fabrication, pressure vessels, or heavy equipment manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of quality systems and inspection procedures.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership experience or the desire to step into a lead role.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across Production, Engineering, and Management.

• $33–$38 per hour starting pay
• First Shift – Enjoy your evenings at home
• Stable, growing manufacturer with long-term career opportunities
• High-impact leadership position
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to improve processes and help build industry-leading products
• Company that values experience, craftsmanship, and employee contributions

If you've built your career ensuring quality in tanker truck manufacturing and you're ready to take the next step into a leadership role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become a key part of a team committed to building quality products that customers depend on.