Employment Type : Full-Time
Some see the railway as transportation, while at Plasser American we see it as transformation. The story of how steel tracks turned the American promise into American progress and forged a trusted pathway to the possibilities of the future. It’s a story that continues today, an American legacy unfolding mile by mile. There is a lot riding on those tracks and we know that support, quality and know-how are all important aspects in staying on track. That’s why the Plasser American tradition begins with a promise. A promise to do things right. An unapologetic commitment to quality that makes us the longtime trusted leader in cutting edge American made innovations for the North American railway. It’s a promise to see things differently to turn ordinary steel into safer passages. To be a partner that you can count on to engineer solutions for the challenges of today and for the opportunities of tomorrow. From research and design, expert manufacturing and delivering unapparelled services, our customers trust us to keep them ahead of the curve. Progress is about more than getting from Point A to Point B. It’s knowing you have a trusted foundation to move you forward toward to new possibilities waiting around the corner. Join Plasser American to become part of our team intent on forging ahead toward new opportunities in railway maintenance. The railway is a path to the future, choose this path and apply today. Performs Routine QC control in manufacturing and production. Develops and maintains inspection reports. Income part inspections by request (from Internal and External sources) Ensure compliance to company standards and specifications and execute non-conformance Reporting when necessary. Follow-up and verify non-conformance disposition and conduct root cause analysis (RCA) to prevent recurrence. Identify, create and follow up to verify repair of inspection tags written to ensure compliance Be an active Quality team member that strategically focuses on strategic company objectives Establish quality standards, procedures, and documentation to increase QMS and implementation of preventative measures. Ability to read blueprints, specifications and work order to ensure that Plasser American meets all appropriate requirements. A successful candidate will be comfortable recommending and spearheading adjustments and changes to processes (Production or Transactional) based on our strategic objectives Inspect and testing materials and equipment produced. Use of a wide array of measuring instruments from Tape measure, Thread Gage, Bore Gage, Caliper, Depth Vernier, Micrometers to Coordinate Measuring Machine and Optical Comparator. Be willing to make fact-based judgments to Accept or reject finished products by providing standard driven feedback with the production team Perform inspections and audits at random to assess process and product compliance Implement training driven by standards set forth in QMS to develop a shared comprehension of expectation between the workforce and support teams. Use of department issued QC Stamp ID on all items inspected within designated areas. Relay important Quality information to their designated areas. For example, Part Containment / Isolation Requirements, Quality Alerts, and the Capture &Documentation of issues identified throughout general tasks. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required, trade school or experience preferred Analytical and problem-solving skills Attention to detail Technical skills and ability to understand blueprints, documentation and manuals Knowledge of basic math and computer skills Ability to lead by influence and have excellent organizational skills Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally Manual dexterity, physical strength and physical stamina Proactive approach with QC and ability to think through next steps A successful candidate has a basic understanding of Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001:2015 Standards and be willing to work in an environment where your development is our priority. As part of the Plasser family brand, which is the largest Maintenance of Way equipment provider in the world, PAC is a rapidly growing provider of railway equipment in North America. Continuing for the next few years, PAC will continue to make significant investments in the North American Market including a new office building and a substantial addition to our manufacturing facility. PAC is making the needed investments to continue its growth trajectory for many years to come. The next several years will be an exciting time of transformation. We look to the future to enhance our team and achieve our goals.
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