Perform all duties associated with quality inspection and calibration for the site. Use measuring devices to examine parts, purchased and manufactured, for accuracy and workmanship per engineering specifications. Manage non-conforming material including physical moves, system transactions, and required notifications. Perform various audits in work cells and the warehouse. Review and document returned material from customers including all physical moves and system transactions. Perform basic calibration and work with outside calibration suppliers as needed. Inspection-Calibration personnel will help identify any safety hazards in the workplace and strive to attain zero defects. Actively participate in Tier I and Tier II Lean Daily Management activities and as a member of continuous improvement teams.

(This job description is not all inclusive, other activities may be required. Description may be modified by Operations Manager/Supervisor).

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Understand and use various tools and measuring devices to evaluate the quality of parts per applicable specifications (variable gauges, attributer gauges, SPC gauges, etc.)
2. Perform inspection of incoming materials and release these for use when they meet specifications
3. Demonstrate working knowledge of SAP as required to process quality transactions
4. Strive to maintain proper 5S targets
5. Be able to drive powered lift vehicles including electric pallet jack
6. Must understand and support all Quality, Product Safety, and
   Health/Safety/Environmental/Energy policies.
7. Must understand and adhere to all relevant statutory or regulatory compliance obligations.
8. Must understand, support and adhere to the Integrated Management System policies, procedures and instructions.
9. Must understand and support relevant key performance indicators (KPIs), as defined in the goal tree.

    

   Skills and Competencies

   1. Blueprint Reading
   2. Use of shop measuring devices
   3. Technical Capacity
   • Knowledge/understanding of property descriptions.
   • Basic knowledge of quantitative methods/statistical procedures and graphic skills.
   4. Communication Proficiency
   5. Organization Skills
   6. Time Management

       

      Supervisory Responsibility

      This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

      Work Environment:

      The employee will be exposed to shop floor conditions, i.e. noise, heat, cold, dust/dirt etc. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

      Physical Demands

      The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

      While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

      Required Education and Experience

      [Indicate education based on requirements that are job-related and consistent with business necessity. See examples below.]

      1. High school diploma or equivalent

      Preferred Education and Experience

      1. 1+ years of experience in planning or related capacity in a manufacturing environment

      The anticipated wage scale for candidates who will work in Watertown, New York is $25.65 per hour during training. Once training is complete the offered wage is $27.15 per hour. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. New York Air Brake is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 80 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 10 paid holidays, and 2 personal holidays throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.