Production Mechanic

Job Purpose

A Production Mechanic II performs preventative maintenance on locomotive motors in accordance with AAR, customer specifications, company guidelines and checklists.

Starting wage $18.38

Pay Range $17.75-$25.35 per hour

Company Description

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation-driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company's products are in operation across more than 100 countries-powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail-they are making history every day.

Education / Training

• High School Diploma or equivalent required;
• 3-5 years of mechanical experienced required;
• Locomotive Electric Traction Motor experience a PLUS.

Key Job Elements

• Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with PR safety policies;
• Inspect, maintain, trouble shoot, diagnose and repair locomotive motors;
• Qualify mechanical devices in operation;
• Perform teardown, repair, replacement, rebuild, re-assembly, installation, adjustment, alignment, and lubrication activities on mechanical equipment;
• Measure with micrometers and other precision tools;
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts;
• Consistently complete production-related documents legibly without error;
• Follow Quality Work Instructions consistently;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Read precision instruments and gauges;
• Capable use of hands and power tools, including pneumatic tools;
• Work around overhead cranes and mobile equipment;
• Work on varied surfaces (concrete floors, gravel, dirt, railroad tracks);
• Constant standing, walking;
• Frequent bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, squatting, overhead reaching;
• Push/pull up to 150 lbs;
• Carrying up to 50 lbs.

Working Environment:
• Non-temperature-controlled facility;
• Work in all weather conditions, including outside in 0-100 degree F;
• High noise levels (above 85 decibels);
• High levels of dust;
• Travel on varied surfaces (concrete floors, gravel, stairs, platforms, equipment);
• Frequent standing, walking.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**

• 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

*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.


**Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.