Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

10554BR

PRS Facility Location:

Peru, IN (Life Rd) Loco Cmpts - 429

Job Purpose:

The Quality Inspector role involves day-to-day product and process audits that monitors production activities and generate performance data. This also includes collecting and maintaining build records and documentations while rotating through the facility to build broad product knowledge.

Req ID:

10554BR

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.

Education / Training:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Job Title:

Quality Assurance Inspector

City:

Peru

Key Job Elements:

• 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;

• Provide audit coverage and complete audit summaries for review with Quality Supervisor and distribution;

• Complete documentation requirements; e.g. Change Control, Height Sheets, Weights, Unit Folders, Inspection Records;

• Act as a resource for problem–solving within departments;

• Perform Quality System audits;

• Maintain weld and crimp monitoring and sampling program;

• Obtain all necessary documentation required to do in-process monitoring and audit functions; e. g inspection plans, routings, prints, customer contracts, etc.

Qualifications and Experience:

Skill and Experience Requirements:

• Prior significant Quality Inspection experience;

• Ability to read engineering drawing;

• Specific knowledge in core manufacturing process: areas: welding, mechanical, electrical, paint;

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

• Interpret measurements, read measuring devices like gauges, calipers, etc.;

• Make mathematical calculations;

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

Other competencies:

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

• Adaptability to move confidently move 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.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions:

• Strength – Ability to lift up to 35lbs repeatedly;

• Motion – Employee will stand for majority of the shift, will kneel, squat and climb step multiple times throughout the day;

• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Must be able to hear and see parts as they are machined, looking and listening for deficiencies and machinery malfunctions. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and nonverbally;

• Work Environment – The majority of the time will be indoors, in non-temperature-controlled environments. Position is exposed to oils, lubricants and other substances used in the machining process;

• Emotional Demands – Position requires employees to be vigilant to ensure safety of everyone in the area. Requires decisions on the proper operation of machine;

• Safety – Position is a safety sensitive position. Position requires following all safety procedures, policies and PPE requirements such that include hand, head, eye, hand, ear and foot protection.

EEO:

Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

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.

Job Category:

Quality

State::

Indiana