What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Inspector - Taylor Mill KY position at Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company?
Job Purpose
$$ELIGIBLE FOR QUARTERLY BONUSES$$200-500$$
COMPETITIVE PAY
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
12081BR
City
Taylor Mill
State:
Kentucky
Company Description
Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.
Key Job Elements
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
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**
Production - Hourly
PRS Facility Location
Decoursey, KY - Trackworks - 016
$$ELIGIBLE FOR QUARTERLY BONUSES$$200-500$$
COMPETITIVE PAY
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
12081BR
City
Taylor Mill
State:
Kentucky
Company Description
Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.
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.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**
- 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.
- Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines. EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
Production - Hourly
PRS Facility Location
Decoursey, KY - Trackworks - 016
Salary : $200 - $500