Quality Technician at Wabtec in Las Vegas, NV

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Description:

A Quality Technician facilitates the monitoring and improvement of internal (manufacturing) product and process quality for the Las Vegas Traction Motor Combo Repair facility. Quality Technicians will constantly review product for missed defects and facilitate corrective and preventive action when defects are found. Quality Technicians will also perform processes to Qualify/Audit Manufacturing Technicians. Quality Technicians will be required to present audit findings or improvement plans for their area of ownership.

Responsibilities:

Calibrated tooling - This position will be responsible for maintaining, managing and tracking calibrated tooling.
NCMR Communication – Help develop improved NCMR communication process for reduction of rework delay.
Validate work and coach peers on quality critical items.
Inspection of finished goods and in-process product auditing.
Document missed operations (quality defects) for corrective action purposes (DMR’s)
Perform Manufacturing Technician Qualification reviews and complete Qualification documentation- audit Manufacturing Technicians for compliance to procedures.
Records administration.
Quality Alert inspection.
Assistance on Level-One and Derail Inspections.

Qualifications:

Knowledge/experience of Motor and Wheel Line Processes.

Working knowledge of use of inspection measurement equipment.
Must have experience with MS Office.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work unsupervised.
Creative thinking to analyze issues that may arise and create solutions.
Ability to respond positively to feedback and implement change in process and procedures as needed.
Familiarity with inspection process.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Exhibits strong quality compliance behavior.

Physical Demands:

Employee is required to stand for majority of daily work, with minimal breaks.
Employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds.
Employee is regularly required to see and observe small handwriting, labels, and components.
Requires daily face-to-face interaction with employees on production line.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.