Inspector, Assoc

Red Oak, IA RAIL Full-time Posted Nov 9, 2026
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About this role

Greenbrier is hiring a Inspector, Assoc, full-time, on-site in Red Oak, IA, in the RAIL sector.

At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.

Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.

Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Leadership (IDEAL) commitment is rooted in these values, which lead to a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day.

Summary

The Inspector, Associate is responsible for ensuring that in-process and completed work on railcars or railcar parts meet or exceed all Greenbrier, customer, and the Association of American Railroads requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

Performs in-process inspections and notifies production of any additional required repairs.

Notifies Quality Assurance Manager of non-conformances.

Performs inspections in accordance with all applicable Greenbrier, customer, regulatory and statutory requirements.

Follows all Environmental Health and Safety rules and regulations.

Provides or assists in quality related training and guidance of work force crew.

Liaisons with customers including technical issues or other customer requests.

Qualifications

The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to identify core types and component parts.

General Knowledge of status indicators.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions including basic blueprints and schematics.

Ability to collaborate and communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing, with customers and at all levels of the organization.

Ability to learn and utilize the facility’s Inspection and Test Plan.

Ability to use measuring devices such as a micrometer, caliper, and tape measure.

Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships

Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.

Ability to drive results through leadership and team performance.

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

1+ years of previous experience in similar work environment.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

With the exception of clerical, administrative, and some management positions, which require indoor work, the physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid, and dusty conditions. Employees are required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate.

Physical Activities and Requirements

Frequency Key

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5- 5.5+ hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Working Postures

Sit: Occasionally

Stand: Frequently

Walk: Constantly

Bend: Frequently

Kneel/Squat: Frequently

Crawl: Frequently

Climb: Frequently

Reach Forward: Frequently

Reach Upward: Frequently

Handling/Fingering: Frequently

Lift / Carry Requirements

5-10 lbs: Frequently

10-25 lbs: Frequently

25-50 lbs: Occasionally

50-75 lbs: Not Applicable

75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

Up to 10 lbs: Frequently

10-25 lbs: Frequently

25-50 lbs: Occasionally

50-75 lbs: Not Applicable

75+ lbs: Not Applicable

EOE including Vet/Disability

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