Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company · 12 hours ago
Production Assistant II - West Machining - 3rd Shift
Winston-Salem, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expProgress Rail, A Caterpillar Company, is a leading provider of railroad products and services. The Production Assistant II will lead a shift of manufacturing employees in machining and repair operations, ensuring production needs are met while maintaining high quality standards.
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Responsibilities
Oversee and provide supervisory support for the production employees using standard work documents, blueprints, safe job procedures, and other resources
Assist production supervisor in scheduling manufacturing cells, production lines, machining centers, etc
Participate in and lead shift safety meeting and stretches
Transport very heavy loads with crane, power pusher, or electric pallet jack
Update team metrics and production goals, complete pass down for management
Review machine analytics and employee output to make necessary improvements and changes to improve efficiency
Update team metrics and production goals
Determine work cell priorities
Escalate issues to production supervisor as needed
Conduct product audits/inspections after production has completed their operations to see if the unit meets customer specifications
Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions or findings to management and QA
Additional duties as assigned. Interact and communicate in a professional manner with all supporting functions and personnel
Perform rework without standard work documents as needed
Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives and provide feedback in areas of quality, safety, velocity, and cost
May at times maintain and conduct preventive maintenance on machines. Check air pressures, oil levels and perform minimal maintenance to correct issues to assist operators
Must be able to lead a team in a production environment
Drive 5S adherence and complete 5S audits
Lead and participate in audits and/or safety investigations
Conduct Standard Work audits
Drive adherence to start -of-shift checklists for equipment and safety
Cross train and ensure that operator training is conducted in a timely fashion
Must be a self-starter and ability to demonstrate strong initiative. Capable of interpreting technical instructions, dealing with large degrees of variation with part and process consistency while delivering the highest levels of quality components
Coordinate with other departments to ensure accountability for all materials
Coordinate with the quality department on all items needing inspection, and support the process as required
Qualification
Required
3+ years of machining experience and high-level performance
Vocational training, proven experience in PRS manufacturing processes and/or technical certifications in welding/CNC/manual machining or a combination of listed experience and education
Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs., and push and pull up to 35-50 lbs
Constant walking, frequent and sustained bending, crouching, stopping, kneeing, squatting and overhead reaching and climbing ladders
Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and hear audible alarms
Employee must abide by all safety protocols, health/medical screenings and utilize all required PPE
Preferred
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Drive implementation of continuous improvement activities
Demonstrates mastery understanding of end-to-end manufacturing processes
Ability to meet physical requirements such as lifting, bending, and standing for long periods
Document control processes and procedures
Collaborate and interact effectively with a variety of other team members
Problem-solving abilities; identifying process problems and non-conformances
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, such as Word and Excel
Experience using warehouse equipment such as forklifts, overhead cranes, etc
Safety focused
Prefer candidates with previous experience working in a continuous improvement culture of Lean manufacturing and 5S
Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, ISO 9001
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
Company
Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company
Our team creates lifelong customer relationships, supplying comprehensive rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for the global rail industry and setting the standard for excellence.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2010-06-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Paul Denton
SVP International Sales
Recent News
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