Vehicle Inspector

**Reports to**: Production Manager

**Key Responsibilities**:
This position ensures vehicles are inspected to the highest standards of condition and functionality before delivery or further production stages. **Located in Etobicoke Ontario,** it is an essential role for detail-oriented individuals passionate about automotive quality.
- **Comprehensive Vehicle Inspections**:

- Perform detailed inspections of vehicles to ensure their condition and functionality meet company standards.
- Evaluate vehicles for cosmetic, mechanical, and functional issues, ensuring readiness for delivery or further production.
- **Cosmetic Inspection**:

- Examine the exterior and interior for scratches, dents, paint inconsistencies, and trim alignment.
- Ensure all interior finishes, such as upholstery and dashboard elements, are free from defects.
- **Mechanical and Functional Testing**:

- Conduct a thorough mechanical inspection, including checking brakes, tires, and suspension systems.
- Inspect for fluid leaks, battery condition, and proper operation of the engine and drivetrain.
- Test vehicle features such as windows, mirrors, HVAC systems, and advanced safety or connectivity options.
- Perform a road test to evaluate driving performance, including steering, braking, acceleration, and overall handling.
- **Observe and Record**:

- Maintain thorough inspection records and notes using an iPad and specialized inspection software.
- **Safety and Compliance**:

- Operate vehicles and inspection tools responsibly and in adherence to safety protocols.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and automotive industry regulations during inspections.

**Qualifications**:

- **Education**: High school diploma or equivalent. Training in automotive inspection or quality control is a plus.
- **License**: Minimum of a **G2 Driver's License** (valid in Ontario).
- **Driving Record**: Clean driver's abstract with no major infractions.
- **Background Check**: Clean criminal background check.
- **Work Authorization**: Legally authorized to work in Canada.
- **Location**: Must be able to commute to **Etobicoke, Ontario.**:

- **Availability**: Minimum of **40 hours per week**, Monday to Friday, with overtime as needed.

**Skills and Attributes**:

- **Attention to Detail**: Exceptional ability to identify cosmetic, mechanical, and functional discrepancies.
- **Technical Knowledge**: Solid understanding of vehicle systems and components to assess their condition and functionality.
- **Tech Savvy**: Proficient in using iPads and inspection software for documentation.
- **Team Player**: Works effectively with production, repair, and quality assurance teams.
- **Physical Fitness**: Ability to perform tasks requiring standing, bending, and light lifting for extended periods.

**Work Environment**:

- **Physical Demands**: Frequent movement, standing, and use of inspection tools.
- **Conditions**: Work in indoor facilities and outdoor areas, with exposure to machinery and varying environmental conditions.

**Compensation and Benefits**:

- Competitive hourly wage.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Opportunities for advancement within the Production department.