Join our Team at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak!
Embark on a rewarding career journey with voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, North America's premier designer and manufacturer of special trackwork. With a legacy spanning 160 years, we lead the industry in shaping the future of rail solutions. As part of the voestalpine Railway Systems global network, we are committed to delivering quality products and services, including rails, turnouts, fastening systems, signaling technologies, and monitoring solutions. Operating with a presence across Canada, the US, and Mexico, we prioritize the well-being of our people, global mobility, and sustainability and innovation.
Our people are the foundation of our success. Skilled, motivated, and results-driven individuals shape our culture demonstrating our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Courage, Passion, and Diversity each day. This commitment is more than shared values; it extends to shared responsibilities for safety and quality, showing genuine care for one another's growth and development, a commitment to our customers, and fostering strong relationships within the Nortrak Team and with our customers.
We are currently looking for a Quality Assurance Inspector to join our team in Chicago Heights, Illinois.
PURPOSE OF POSITION
Reporting directly to the Q. A. Manager the Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible to ensure implementation and execution of the QMS (Quality Management System) and to verify products are produced in accordance with the product realization design.
Task and Responsibilities:
Safety:
Sets an example for all plant employees by performing all quality functions in a safe manner and encourages safety as a staff member on the plant floor.
Ensure outside visitors are aware of, and, comply with Nortrak safety practices and requirements.
Quality:
To perform appropriate inspections, to ensure that product realization processes meet all applicable specifications and standards.
Performs internal process audits to verify QMS effectiveness.
Maintains and controls quality records associated to product verification, measuring equipment calibration and material certification.
Inspects, tests, and measures all the finishing materials.
Ensure the operations and productions are following the company’s standards.
Actively ensures compliance with the Nortrak’s QMS.
On-Time Delivery:
Performs duties as required to ensure that customer delivery commitments can be met and files quality records in a timely manner.
Costs:
Implements the Non-conformance and Gauge Control Programs. Reviews plant processes and pro-actively recommends material and process improvements.
People:
Acts as a resource to management and plant employees by promoting quality product and helping to train employees to avoid production of non-conforming product.
Effectively liaises with customer inspectors.
The QA inspector reports directly to the Manager, QA.
Environmental:
Adhere to Nortrak's Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education:
High School graduate or GED preferred
Vocational technical training in quality assurance related field is preferred
Field of Experience:
1 to 3 years’ related experience preferred
Knowledge in using variety of industry tools for calibration purposes
Knowledge of reading blueprints and specifications
Physical Demands:
Prolonged periods of standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or climbing.
Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
Regularly lift and move up to 10-15 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 70 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Hearing abilities related to job assigned.
Working Location:
Pueblo, Colorado
Benefits:
A supportive, family oriented Nortrak Blue culture
We provide an environment where Health and Safety is our #1 priority
Career development opportunities and competitive pay progression
Competitive medical, dental & vision benefits
Company paid life and disability insurance
Paid holidays and vacation
Retirement plan with matching contributions
Tuition Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Recognition Programs
If you think you have the necessary qualifications and drive to excel in our team, we invite you to apply now and join us at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak. Apply today!
voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications.
