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Job Purpose

This position is responsible for providing quality assurance support to the production shop.

This position will support our 3rd shift production team, which works Monday through Thursday, 8pm

• 6am.

Company Description

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!

As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail 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 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 their needs.

Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com.

Education / Training

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Key Job Elements

• Demonstrate knowledge of Visual Inspection Criteria, engine components, locomotive components, and/or test gauges, test fixtures, process and quality audits, scrap tickets;

• Conduct product inspection, inbound & outbound, documentation of defects and buybacks;

• Follow all safety policies and procedures including Blue Flag Policy;

• Properly work with Traveler's and Quality Work Instructions (QWI's);

• Properly utilize Quality system (action item maintenance system), process audits, preventive and corrective actions consistently and accurately;

• Demonstrate knowledge of AAR/FRA locomotive requirements;

• Ability to read and understand visual inspection criteria, micrometers, blueprints, and gauges;

• Conduct audits & inspections for assembly & manufacturing functions;

• Properly utilize equipment and tools consistently, accurately, and safely:

o Height Gage;

o Debris Analysis;

o Calipers micrometers;

o Manual test meters;

o Test Fixtures;

• Performs adequate and accurate methods to:

o Monitor testing and inspections;

o Control scrap;

o Analyze data;

o Support Engineering and Manufacturing (new products and procedures);

• Able to work well with production and others team members consistently, accurately, and safely.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 1 year of quality experience required;

• Ability to read calibers, micrometers, and gauges;

• Experience with gauge controls and calibration procedures;

• Ability to work with little or no supervision;

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret quality assurance documents and instructions;

• Basic knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

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

Production

• Operations & Support