Manufacturing Quality Associate - 3Rd Shift - Griffin, Ga (Perkin's Engines Llc)

Career Area:

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

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Job Summary:

The Industrial Power Systems Division has an exciting opportunity for an Order-To-Delivery (OTD) Quality Associate. In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of functions within operations quality. Your responsibilities include all duties pertaining to the inspection of engines, oil analysis, and recording quality inspection results to meet production requirements of Perkins Engines.

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What you will do:

• Will need to participate/coordinate in weekly PDI meetings
• Perform other duties as required
• Will need to contribute to Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA) analysis of the defects
• Support engine documentation
• Adhere to established standards, policies and procedures relating to quality, cost reduction, safety, ergonomics, attendance, quality of work life, IS09000 certification, and audits
• Add defects to QSI database and Excel spreadsheet and notify the section manager or team leader as needed
• Operate and maintain an environment that is safe and clean
• Ensure accurate counts on engines are recorded prior to any movements into or out of the finished goods inventory
• Inspect every engine within takt time, following the check sheet

What you will have:

• Previous experience with engine maintenance or engine assembly
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Willing to work overtime when required
• Demonstrates reliability within the work setting
• Able to work both independently and in a team-based environment
• Proficient written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Suite (i.e., Word and Excel)
• Previous experience with quality inspection within a manufacturing setting or

What would make you a top candidate:

• 1-year previous quality inspection experience
• Experience with 400 series engine assembly process
• 1-year previous diesel engine and/or machine inspection experience

Shift

• Monday-Thursday; 8:30PM - 7:00AM. Overtime as required.

What you will get:

• Local & national discounts!
• Paid holiday shut down at the end of the year (dependent upon business needs)
• Company provided uniforms
• 40-hour work weeks with potential for overtime
• Annual company contribution into your 401K
• Safety shoe allowance - $100.00 annually
• Climate controlled work environment
• 80 hours of vacation with an additional hours of paid personal time off (PTO)
• $1500 sign-on bonus ($750 after 60 days and $750 after 120 days)
• Annual bonus program
• $18 per hour starting pay, plus 10% shift premium
• 10 paid holidays
• Clean/safe work environment
• Health, dental, vision, & life insurance
• 100% 401K match up to 6%

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.Caterpillar.com/Careers .

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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