Quality Inspector and Technician at Plasser American Corp

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. Its 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.

Thats 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. Its 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. Its knowing you have a trusted foundation to move you forward toward new possibilities waiting around the corner. Join Plasser American to become part of our team forging ahead towards new opportunities in railway maintenance. The railway is a path to the future, choose this path and apply today.

Job Duties:

Performs Routine QC control in manufacturing and production.

Income part inspections by request (Internally and Externally sources)

Non-Conformance Reporting and Material Review Board activities. Follow-up and verification with disposition and RCA for prevention purposes.

Create and following up on inspection tags written to ensure compliance

Be an active team member Quality and strategically focus on company objectives

Establishing quality standards, procedures, and documentation to increase QMS and implementation of preventative measures.

Ability to read blueprints and specifications to ensure that operations meet production and customer driven standards.

Recommending any necessary adjustments and changes to production processes (Routing and Rework Suggestions, based on Conformance of parts and the process)

Inspecting and testing materials and equipment produced.

Using gadgets such as micrometer screw gauges to measure products

Accepting or rejecting finished products and providing standard driven feedback with the production team

Performing inspections and audits at random to assess product quality (Ensure that First Piece/First Article Inspections are being completed)

Implementation of training driven by standards set forth in QMS to ensure comprehension for floor personnel.

Use of dept issues QC Stamp ID on all items inspected within designated area.

Relay important Quality information to their designated areas. For example, Part Isolation Requirements, Quality Alerts, and Capturing/Documenting any issues noticed throughout general tasks.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Technical skills and ability to understand blueprints, documents and manuals

Knowledge of basic math and computer skills

Ability to influence others to follow rules and regulations

Strong leadership skills and teamwork mentality

Verbal and written communication skills

Dexterity, physical strength and physical stamina

Proactive approach with QC and ability to think through next steps

Basic understanding of Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001:2015 Standards

Certified Quality Technician (Not required, but desired)

About Plasser American:

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.