Machine Shop Quality Technician - 2nd Shift

Caterpillar•Lafayette, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Large Power Systems Division in Lafayette, IN currently has an opening for a Machine Shop Quality Technician. In this role you will be responsible for providing assembly and machine shop quality support for suspected nonconforming machined parts; accomplished through the inspection and documentation of engine parts with focus on stop capability. You will compare the non-conforming part to the Caterpillar print, applicable quality standard and document any variations as it relates to the form, fit, and/or function of the part. Upon discovery of a nonconformance, you will document the discrepancy, provide visual proof of the nonconformance, reference the applicable quality standard, and draft a system alert which is communicated back to internal support teams along with the supplier. In addition, you may also be responsible for ensuring that discrepant materials are quarantined in a timely manner. Other activities include processing customer returned material, participating in external and internal audits.

Requirements

Must successfully pass BAT (Basic Assembly Training) or BMT (Basic Machining Training) for both written and hands-on exercises.
Gauging skills
Quality experience
Engine knowledge
Print reading skills
Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in Forged and cast metals
Experience in Machining
Experience in Gaging
Experience in Quality Blueprint Reading
Experience with GD&T
Problem solving skills to assist in Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA).
Knowledge of engines & engine components
Be flexible to work overtime as needed to support production demands
Possess and show strong interpersonal skills and apply customer-based focus

Responsibilities

Providing assembly and machine shop quality support for suspected nonconforming machined parts.
Inspecting and documenting engine parts with focus on stop capability.
Comparing non-conforming parts to Caterpillar prints and applicable quality standards.
Documenting variations related to the form, fit, and/or function of the part.
Documenting discrepancies, providing visual proof, referencing applicable quality standards, and drafting system alerts.
Communicating non-conformances to internal support teams and suppliers.
Ensuring discrepant materials are quarantined in a timely manner.
Processing customer returned material.
Participating in external and internal audits.
Learning Caterpillar Systems and using them appropriately (eMachine, AQE, etc.).
Reacting to operations line calls for problematic parts.
Reading Caterpillar prints and understanding GD&T.
Troubleshooting issues with parts.
Utilizing gages to check part conformance.