1st & 2nd Shift Production Mechanic

Job Purpose

Assemblers/Mechanics use electrical and mechanical knowledge and skills to assemble locomotive parts and components. Operations include wiring, mechanical assembly, fabricating, and repair work. Rebuild locomotive motors, Wheel sets and other locomotive parts and sub assemblies in accordance with AAR Regulations, customer specifications, company guidelines and checklists.

Key Job Elements

• Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with Progress Rail safety policies;
• Inspect, maintain, trouble shoot, diagnose and rebuild locomotive motors and wheel sets;
• Measure with micrometers and other precision tools;
• Operate Overhead Cranes and forklifts;
• Consistently complete production related documents legibly without error;
• Follow Quality Work Instructions and work as a valued team member with others;
• Work as a valued team member.

Education / Training

• A high school diploma or equivalent required;
• 1-3 years of mechanical experience preferred. (Gasoline, Diesel, Small Motor engine, or other vehicular mechanical experience a plus).

Qualifications And Experience

• 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);
• Read precision instruments and gauges;
• Constant standing, walking;
• Frequent bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, squatting, overhead reaching;
• Lift up to 50 lbs.

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.

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

EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.