Quality Assurance Inspector - Taylor Mill KY

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Taylor Mill (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Progress Rail is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector for their Taylor Mill facility. This role involves performing inspections and audits of product quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Candidates must have relevant quality inspection experience and possess a high school diploma. The job offers competitive pay, eligibility for bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Education Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Prior significant Quality Inspection experience preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Specific knowledge in manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product audits/inspections during production.
• Document inspections and non-conformances.
• Assist in monitoring special projects.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Quality Assurance Inspector - Taylor Mill KY

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Job Purpose

$$ELIGIBLE FOR QUARTERLY BONUSES$$200-500$$

Job Purpose

$$ELIGIBLE FOR QUARTERLY BONUSES$$200-500$$

COMPETITIVE PAY

Range $21.00-26.00

The Quality Inspector role involves day-to-day product and process audits that monitors production activities and generates performance data in a manufacturing facility. This also includes visual inspections, collecting, building and maintaining records/documentations while rotating through the facility to build broad product knowledge and ensuring quality standards are maintained.

This position is on our 1st Shift. Training may be conducted at a Progress Rail Facility out of state/local area.

Monday through Thursday 6am to 4:30pm with overtime on Friday and/or Saturday, and as needed.

Req ID

10263BR

City

Taylor Mill

State:

Kentucky

Company Description

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.

Key Job Elements

• Inspect large complex assemblies and document, inspections in varied environments;
• Process non-conforming material in production departments;
• Conduct product audits/inspections on major sub-assemblies and final products during and after production has completed their operations to see if the unit meets specifications and needs of fitness for use;
• Conduct in-process monitoring while product is being assembled and recording the associated defect data;
• Assist in monitoring special projects including accompanying customers and outside inspectors;
• Provide audit coverage and complete audit summaries for review with Quality Manager and distribution;
• Complete documentation requirements; e.g. Document Change Control, Inspection Records;
• Assist in work instruction / procedure development;
• Assist and or lead root cause / problem–solving within departments;
• Assist with Quality System audits;
• Conduct and maintain weld evaluation, monitoring and sampling program;
• Assist with Data Packages (PPAP / FAI);
• Assist with calibration activities;
• Obtain all necessary documentation required to do in-process monitoring and audit functions; e. g inspection plans, routings, prints, customer contracts, etc.
  
  
  

Education / Training

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
  
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

Prior significant Quality Inspection experience; preferred manufacturing;

Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications;

Specific knowledge in core manufacturing process areas: welding, machining, assembly and receiving inspection;

Ability to look up, read, understand, and interpret assembly instructions, prints, drawings or other documentation;

Experience with APQP, PPAP or FAI process;

Ability to use measurement and test equipment, interpret measurements from measuring devices tape measures, calipers, etc.;

Experience with gage calibration and MSA’s;

Make mathematical calculations fractional and decimal;

Computer proficiency with MS Office applications to enter, manipulate, and graph data;

Collaborate and interact effectively with a variety of other team members – assemblers, engineers, managers;

Adaptability to move confidently from one task to another in a positive manner;

Problem-solving abilities; identifying process problems and non-conformances;

Strong teamwork and verbal communication skills; able to point out errors in a constructive manner;

Demonstrate initiative and work ethic to work unsupervised and initiate action when required;

Continuous improvement-minded;

Possible domestic travel;

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
• Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits. EEO Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vets
  
  
  

Job Category

Production - Hourly

PRS Facility Location

Decoursey, KY - Trackworks - 016

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Railroad Equipment Manufacturing

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