Quality Assurance Technician

Wabtec; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

Wabtec in Jackson, TN is seeking a detail-oriented technician to provide MES support and quality data management. You will interpret engineering drawings, record test data, and audit results, ensuring material traceability and adherence to customer requirements.

The role involves performing routine inspections, gage calibration, and process audits, with opportunities to analyze data and generate reports for stakeholders. Training and a supportive team will help you grow within the organization.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide MES support through resolution of Quality Escalates and operator assistance/instruction.
• Interprets engineering drawings.
• Records test/inspection data and audit results using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Review inspection documents for accuracy and maintain organized files.
• Apply statistical process control techniques.
• Evaluates data and create reports as required to be distributed to interested parties.
• Checks incoming material as required.
• Reviews and maintains material test reports on incoming material for Material Traceability as required.
• Perform routine inspections for print dimensions (including CTQ) as required.
• Perform cleanliness testing per Customer requirements and analyze results using RAM Optical.
• Evaluation of key process indicators - Plate Fin/CuproBraze Fin Bond.
• Perform scheduled process audits and random product audits.
• Perform gage calibration and Gage R&R studies as required.
• Perform Return Unit Assessments when defective product is returned from the Customer.
• Perform paint inspections- visual, cross hatch testing, gloss readings, dry film thickness and pencil hardness as required.
• Measure and send samples to Laboratories for evaluation as needed.
• Submit Document Control Request and revise documents as needed.
• ISO Internal Auditor/AAR Internal Auditor

Skills

Quality Assurance

Statistical Process Control

Engineering drawings interpretation

Data analysis

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Provides service and support to Touchstone internal and external customers and suppliers to insure materials, process, and products meet and/or exceed specifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide MES support through the resolution of Quality 'Escalates' and operator

assistance/instruction.

• Interprets engineering drawings.
• Records test/inspection data and audit results using Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
• Review inspection documents for accuracy and maintain organized files.
• Apply statistical process control techniques.
• Evaluates data and create reports as required to be distributed to interested parties.
• Checks incoming material as required.
• Reviews and maintains material test reports on incoming material for Material Traceability as required.
• Perform routine inspections for print dimensions (including CTQ) as required.
• Perform cleanliness testing (Millipore) per Customer requirements and analyze results using RAM Optical.
• Evaluation of key process indicators - Plate Fin/CuproBraze Fin Bond.
• Perform scheduled process audits and random product audits.
• Perform gage calibration and Gage R&R studies as required.
• Perform Return Unit Assessments when defective product is returned from the Customer.
• Perform paint inspections- visual, cross hatch testing, gloss readings, dry film thickness and pencil hardness as required.
• Measure and send samples to Laboratories for evaluation as needed.
• Submit Document Control Request and revise documents as needed.
• ISO Internal Auditor/AAR Internal Auditor

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The pay range for this role is $23.00 -$25.00 per hour.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add subtract, multiple, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, and feel. The employee is occasionally required sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $0-0 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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