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Quality Inspector

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company
Alorton, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025
Job Purpose

The Quality Inspector role involves day-to-day product and process audits, responsible for daily spot and in process quality checks on products and receiving. This includes visual inspections then documenting information to ensure quality standards are maintained.

This position is on our Day Shift- Monday through Thursday 6am to 4:30pm with overtime on Friday's as needed.

Req ID

10589BR

Work Location Options

Alorton IL

City

Alorton

State:

Illinois

Company Description

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.

Key Job Elements

  • Process non-conforming material in production departments;
  • Conduct product audits/inspections on sub-assemblies and final products during and after production has completed their operations to see if the unit meets specifications;
  • Conduct in-process monitoring while product is being assembled and recording the associated defect data;
  • Assist in monitoring special projects;
  • Complete documentation requirements; e.g. Change Control, Height Sheets, Weights, Unit Folders, Inspection Records;
  • Act as a resource for problem–solving within departments;
  • Perform Quality System audits;
  • Maintain weld and crimp monitoring and sampling program;
  • Obtain all necessary documentation required to do in-process monitoring and audit function, e. g inspection plans, routings, prints, customer contracts, etc.


Education / Training

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.


Qualifications And Experience

  • Preferred manufacturing and/or ability to read blue prints, tape measure, gauges;
  • Knowledge in core manufacturing process: areas: welding, mechanical, electrical, paint;
  • Ability to look up, read, understand, and interpret assembly instructions, prints, drawings or other documentation; Willing to train the right candidate;
  • Computer proficiency with MS Office applications to enter data;
  • Strong teamwork and verbal communication skills; able to point out errors in a constructive manner;
  • Demonstrate initiative and work ethic to work unsupervised and initiate action when required;
  • Continuous improvement-minded;
  • Possible domestic or international travel,

    Benefits

    • 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 Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities


    Job Category

    Production - Hourly

    PRS Facility Location

    Alorton, IL Trackwork Plant - 230

    Summary Pay Range

    $22.16 - $36.90

    Salary : $22 - $37

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