9828BR

PRS Facility Location:

Winston Salem, NC - 329

Job Purpose:

3rd Shift Position

A CMM/ Gage Technician is familiar with high volume CMM Inspection and gage calibration. Microsoft Office and SPC in a manufacturing environment. A Gage/CMM Technician performs setups and operates Coordinate Measuring machines (CMM), maintains gage calibrations and certifications.

Req ID:

9828BR

Company Description:

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!

As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail 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 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 their needs.

Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .

Education / Training:

• HS Diploma or equivalent;

• Skill Level II – 2-5 years of experience or specific experience or Technical Certifications.

Job Title:

Calibration Technician II

City:

Winston Salem

Key Job Elements:

• Read and analyze prints and interpret GD&T inspection;

• Perform gage calibrations and operating calibration equipment;

• Identifying and locating gages due for calibration;

• Maintain database for gages;

• Create standard work documents and gage-related procedures;

• Setup and operate programs on a Coordinate Measuring Machine;

• Setup parts on CMM machines using modular fixtures and pre-described Standard Work instructions;

• Operate CMM and PCMM equipment with PC-DMIS 2015 CAD ++ or later versions;

• Manage the operation of multiple CMM machines at one time;

• Interact closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Tool Design and Global Purchasing;

• Conduct hard gaging of product;

• Execute to part inspection sequences, priorities, and schedules;

• Document daily issues and production results in an organized fashion;

• Train others on the operation of CMM equipment, gages and procedures;

• Participate/Facilitate Fast Track DMAIC investigations as needed;

• Conduct 5S audits and execute to 5S expectations in the work area;

• Validate Standard Work Changes;

• Participates in SFMEA activities;

• Expectation is all tasks are to be conducted in a 100% safe manner;

• Notify supervisors and other personnel of nonconforming material, and assist in identifying and correcting these problems;

• Transport very heavy loads with crane or pallet jack;

• Must be able to work in a team environment.

Advanced Responsibilities:

• Responsible for facilitating daily / weekly / monthly production-related activities across 3-10 CMM Technicians and 4-5 CMM machines;

• Responsible to qualify new employees across all assets in the CMM Labs (ie: PMM-G, Global, and Romer);

• Fills in for other team members as required (trained and capable of running ALL operations in the assigned area at minimum);

• Empowered to solve any quality, staffing, safety, production and system related issues and escalate them if needed to the immediate attention of the supervisor;

• Help determine and maintain processing needs to assure fixtures, tooling and methods are provided to meet schedules.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must have experience inspecting Caterpillar Lower Powertrain components as well as EMD locomotive engine components utilizing CMMs;

• Must be proficient operating PC-DMIS measurement Software;

• Ability to work overtime when required, including weekends;

• Familiarity with ISO and Quality Management System Requirements;

• Experience with Manual Horizontal Measurement Machines;

• Experience calibrating, documenting and issuing / receiving various types of gages;

• MS Word, Power Point and Excel;

• Blueprint Reading & GD&T skills;

• Proficiency using common shop Gages (Micrometers, Calipers, and Indicators);

• QmSoft software knowledge is a plus;

• Able to maintain Gage Databases is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficient operating PC-DMIS measurement Software;

• 2-3 years of CMM operations, equipment use and process execution;

• 3-4 years inspection experience in Manufacturing environment;

• Print reading.

EEO:

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

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.

Job Category:

Quality

Work Location Options:

Winston Salem NC

State::

North Carolina