Assembler III
for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections when posting has real specific content. We need to parse the job posting. Job Purpose: description: "Following written and visual instructions, Assemblers use electrical and mechanical knowledge and skills to assemble locomotive parts and components. Operations include wiring, mechanical assembly, fabricating, and repair work." That's about the role. Then "Key Job Elements" list: Run wiring throughout cab unit and underframe; Measure, cut, and lug wires to proper length; Evaluate continuity of wires and cables; Fit, assemble, connect and install system components; Use stripping and crimping pliers, voltmeters, jigs, measurement instruments, hand and power tools; Align major components; Assist welders with prep, repair, and grinding weld spatter; Mask locomotives for paint; Utilize computer to access instructional documents. These are responsibilities/duties. Then "Essential and Physical Activities:" includes physical requirements: Strength – Must be able to lift and carry up to 35lbs, push and pull up to 50lb; Motion – Constant walking Frequent and sustained bending, crouching, stopping, kneeing, squatting and overhead reaching and climbing ladders; Vision/Hearing Requirements – Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and hear audible alarms; Work Environment – Works on varied surfaces, concrete floors, and gravel, rail car and locomotive floors. Works at varied heights from floor level to tops of locomotives. Work in confined spaces. Non-temperature control environment, all weather conditions with high noise and high dust levels; Emotional Demands – Due to the working environment, noise, dust, personal protective equipment, employee must be comfortable working alone; Safety – Safety Sensitive positions because it works in and around active tracks, rail cars, locomotives, and other moving equipment. Employee must abide by all safety protocols, health/medical screenings and utilize all required PPE. Included but not limited to metatarsal boots, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, aprons, ear protection, etc. These could be part of Requirements or Qualifications? They are physical requirements, maybe part of Requirements. Then "Education / Training": High School Diploma or equivalent required. Then "Qualifications And Experience": Ability to read and interpret schematics, wire running lists, blueprints; Ability to use various hand and power tools and measuring devices; Ability to work in a Windows environment to look up assembly instructions/reference documents; Safety- and quality-focused; Continuous improvement-oriented. These are qualifications/skills. Then "Benefits": list includes many benefits. Then "Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors..." then "Competitive Salary" then list of benefits. We need to decide sections: About the role (Job Purpose). Responsibilities (Key Job Elements). Requirements (Education/Training + Physical requirements?). Qualifications (Qualifications And Experience). Skills (maybe combine with Qualifications? but we can separate). Benefits (list). Pay? The posting mentions "Competitive Salary" but no specific amount. According to rule: never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g., "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. The posting says "Competitive Salary" but no specific number. Is that considered placeholder? It says "Competitive Salary" which is vague but still states that salary is competitive. Might be considered not specific enough? The rule says avoid filler like "varies", "TBD". "Competitive Salary" is somewhat vague but not exactly "varies". However it's not a specific number. The instruction: "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." It does state "Competitive Salary" as a benefit line. So we could include Pay section with that line? But we also have Benefits section already includes many items. The Pay section could be separate if we want to highlight salary. However the rule: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe combine Pay into Benefits? But they said use Benefits section for benefits. Pay is separate heading. Could we include Pay with just "Competitive Salary"? That might be considered thin but still substantive? It's a statement. Might be okay. Schedule: No mention of schedule (e.g., shift, hours). So omit Schedule. Now we need to remove boilerplate: Job ID, Company Description? Actually we need to preserve all substantive information. Company Description is substantive? It describes the company. Should we include? The instructions: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." So we should include company description somewhere. Where? Could be part of About the role? Or maybe a separate section? There's no heading for company description. Could we include it under About the role as a paragraph? The About the role heading is for role description; we could add company description as a paragraph after the role purpose. That's permissible. We also need to remove duplicated lines, cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. So we need to drop the EEO line at the end, also "Job Category Production - Hourly PRS Facility Location Muncie, IN Locomotive - 293" maybe considered metadata; we could fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. The instruction: "do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." So we can include a short paragraph with Job ID, location, etc. But we should not make it a heading. We'll include a
with that info. Now structure:
About the role
Following written and visual instructions, Assemblers use electrical and mechanical knowledge and skills to assemble locomotive parts and components. Operations include wiring, mechanical assembly, fabricating, and repair work.
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.
Responsibilities
- Run wiring throughout cab unit and underframe
- Measure, cut, and lug wires to proper length
- Evaluate continuity of wires and cables
- Fit, assemble, connect and install system components
- Use stripping and crimping pliers, voltmeters, jigs, measurement instruments, hand and power tools
- Align major components
- Assist welders with prep, repair, and grinding weld spatter
- Mask locomotives for paint
- Utilize computer to access instructional documents
Requirements
Education / Training: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Physical requirements: Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs, push and pull up to 50 lb; constant walking; frequent and sustained bending, crouching, stopping, kneeling, squatting, overhead reaching and climbing ladders; must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and hear audible alarms; work on varied surfaces (concrete floors, gravel, rail car and locomotive floors); work at varied heights from floor level to tops of locomotives; work in confined spaces; non‑temperature‑controlled environment, all weather conditions with high noise and high dust levels; must be comfortable working alone due to noise, dust, and PPE; must abide by all safety protocols, health/medical screenings and utilize required PPE (metatarsal boots, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, aprons, ear protection, etc.).
Qualifications
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, wire running lists, blueprints
- Ability to use various hand and power tools and measuring devices
- Ability to work in a Windows environment to look up assembly instructions/reference documents
- Safety‑ and quality‑focused
- Continuous improvement‑oriented