Final Inspector

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Full Time Omaha, NE, US

Build Your Career With a Team That Keeps America Moving

Cypress Rail Solutions is hiring a Final Inspector to support operations in Omaha. This critical role is responsible for ensuring railcars and components meet all applicable quality, customer, regulatory, and industry requirements prior to release from the facility.

As a Final Inspector, you'll serve as the final quality checkpoint by performing detailed inspections, verifying compliance, documenting findings, and supporting corrective action efforts. Your work directly impacts safety, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance throughout our railcar repair operations.

Whether you're an experienced rail industry professional or a quality-focused technician looking to advance your career, this is an opportunity to join a company that values safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

• Perform thorough inspections of railcars, components, and completed repairs to verify compliance with specifications and quality requirements
• Identify, document, and report conforming and nonconforming conditions, materials, and workmanship
• Review and interpret drawings, work instructions, specifications, repair procedures, and customer requirements
• Verify compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Association of American Railroads (AAR), customer, and company requirements
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory, industry, and customer standards affecting railcar repair operations
• Complete inspection reports, quality records, and required documentation accurately and timely
• Participate in investigations related to nonconforming products, noncompliance findings, and customer concerns
• Support root cause analysis efforts and assist in the development of corrective and preventive actions
• Communicate inspection findings and required corrective actions to production personnel and leadership
• Collaborate with quality assurance, repair technicians, welders, supervisors, and management to resolve quality issues
• Assist with audits, quality reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure work areas remain safe, organized, and compliant with company policies and procedures
• Follow all safety rules, wear required PPE, and perform other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to review and interpret drawings, instructions, standards, specifications, and repair documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in inspections and documentation
• Ability to analyze information, make sound decisions, and drive results
  
  Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships
• Ability to work independently while supporting team objectives
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks in an industrial environment

• Opportunity to play a key role in railcar safety and quality assurance
• Work alongside experienced rail industry professionals
• Supportive leadership and team-oriented culture
• Exposure to industry-leading quality and compliance programs
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Competitive pay based on experience and comprehensive benefits

Join a company where your attention to detail helps ensure railcars operate safely and efficiently across North America.

• Minimum of 5 years of railcar maintenance or manufacturing experience
• Extensive knowledge of AAR, FRA, customer, and industry requirements
• NDT Level II certifications in VT, MT, PT, UT, LT, or IR
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
• Experience performing quality inspections in a manufacturing, fabrication, or railcar repair environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience using business and quality management systems such as Dynamics, Kaleris, Intelex, or similar applications

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Quality & Compliance Focus – Demonstrates thorough knowledge of AAR, FRA, AWS, customer, and company requirements while consistently applying inspection…