QA Inspector
Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company · Kansas City, MO · 2 wk ago
Quality AssuranceFull-time
Job Purpose
The QA Inspector inspects finished and products in process as part of the production process to recondition Bearings, Wheels, and/or Axles according to AAR and customer requirements. Perform other functions or assist in other departments as needed.
Key Job Elements
- Demonstrate knowledge of proper gage calibration and color code
- Conduct product inspection, inbound & outbound, documentation of defects and buybacks
- Properly work with Traveler’s and Quality Work Instructions (QWI’s)
- Demonstrate knowledge of AAR requirements
- Able to read and understand visual inspection criteria, blueprints, and gauges
- Conduct audits & inspections for assembly & manufacturing functions
- Able to work well with production and others team members consistently, accurately, and safely
Education / Training
- High School Education or GED
- 1-2 years of experience or Technical Certifications
Qualifications And Experience
- Advanced duties and responsibilities include:
- Lead Trainer for new employees
- Pass Level I NDT (Magnetic Particle) certification
- Demonstrate the ability to properly complete and maintain quality documentation
- Demonstrate proper documentation of scrap records (shop specific)
- Review and maintain QWI forms for accuracy and date sensitivity
- Perform gage internal calibrations
- Maintain shop specific quality gages for proper calibration
- Properly fill out subcontractor evaluation forms
- Perform internal process and product audits
- Maintain the AIMS software for shop specific Quality action items and training records
- Review AAR circulars and properly maintain shop specific manuals
- Inspect incoming parts, review, and maintain necessary documentation
- Demonstrate proper daily inspection of any shop product
- Verify shop adherence to Quality specific gage color code system
- Mentor / Direct any QA Inspector III or II
- Responsible of final Quality inspection of parts
Benefits
- Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience.
- 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 Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.