Quality Technician

13 Hours ago • 2 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a Quality Technician for their Cedar Rapids, IA location. The role involves ensuring products meet the highest quality standards and working towards the reduction of non-conforming products. Responsibilities include documenting calibrations, maintaining records, managing gauge calibrations with outside labs, creating and issuing nonconformance reports, performing containment activities, inspecting incoming and internally produced items, and communicating with shop floor personnel and suppliers on quality-related topics. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, quality, or technical role, proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), and experience with measurement devices and gauges. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for collaborating with various departments and levels within the organization.
Must have:
  • At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or technical role
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
  • Experience using measurement devices and gauges
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally
Good to have:
  • Manage gauge calibrations with outside labs
  • Create and issue nonconformance reports
  • Perform containment activity related to defective material
  • Inspect incoming material and internally produced items
  • Communicate with shop floor personnel and suppliers on quality topics
  • Perform process audits
  • Assist with warranty evaluations

Job Details

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

You will interact with team members at all levels of the organization. You’ll work closely with members of the manufacturing engineering and operations team toward the goal of efficiently producing parts which meet Wabtec’s standards for quality.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Wabtec Cedar Rapids, IA Quality Team, you will be responsible for ensuring that products are produced to the highest quality standards and work toward the reduction of non-conforming products.

What do we want to know about you?

  • Do you have at least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, Quality or other technical role?
  •  Are you proficient in Microsoft Office software – Word and Excel?
  •  Do you have experience using measurement devices and gauges?
  •  Do you have effective interpersonal skills with all levels of employees and ability to work with various departments throughout the organization?
  •  Have you demonstrated the ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally?

What will your typical day look like?

•   Document calibrations and maintain records in the calibration software.

•   Calibrate, maintain and, when necessary, upgrade gauges and measurement devices of all types used throughout the organization.

•   Manage gauge calibrations with outside labs.

  • Create and issue nonconformance reports, corrective actions and maintain records of both.
  • Perform containment activity related to defective material.
  • Inspect incoming material and internally produced items and document those inspections.
  • Communicate with shop floor personnel to identify product and process problems and implement solutions.
  • Communicate directly with suppliers on all quality related topics.
  • Become trained and perform process audits as needed.
  • Assist with warranty evaluations as needed.
  • Perform other QA departmental activities as needed.

What about the physical demands of the job?

  •  Frequently stands, walks, sits, handles, reaches outward, reaches up, bends, and lifts 0-20 lbs.
  •  Occasionally climbs, squats or kneels, and lifts over 20 lbs.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on benefits offered, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with 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 and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.  

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

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.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with 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 and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.  

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

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.

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About The Company

Want to move the world? Want to innovate and bring that innovation to life? At Wabtec, we are in the business of realizing potential – that of the transportation industry, and yours! Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective success across the vibrant portfolios of Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, we offer employees hands-on opportunities all over the world to shape the future of transportation – as well as their own. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, leveraging our digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services to create transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Along with our industry-leading portfolio of products and solutions for the rail and transit industries, Wabtec is a leader in mining, marine, and industrial solutions.

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