Technician I, Bearing Recond

About the role

Exciting Opportunity with a New Employer in Kansas City, MO! As a newly established facility, we’re building a team from the ground up—this is your chance to get in at the start and grow with us. A Reconditioning Technician operates various hand tools and machinery as part of the production process to recondition bearings, wheelsets, axles, and wheels components according to AAR and customer requirements.

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.

Location: Kansas City, MO | Job Category: Production - Hourly | Req ID: 12426BR

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with Progress Rail safety and quality policies
• Safely operate multiple machines and qualify on workstations
• Monitor work to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements
• Demonstrate proper PM inspection of the assigned machinery
• Duties include disassemble, wash, inspect, repair, or assemble bearings and/or components related to rail services (i.e., wheelsets, axles, etc.)
• Work with new and used railroad bearings, new and used axles, new and used wheels
• Operate lathes, grinders, presses, and other machines as assigned
• Demonstrate the ability to use related tools and measuring devices and maintain quality standards
• Demonstrate the ability to use specialized tools in metric or standard units
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain the required inspection data records for workstation
• Must work independently with little/no supervisory oversight
• May operate overhead cranes and forklifts as needed

Requirements

• High School education or GED required
• Prefer 3–6 months experience as machine operator; will consider equivalent school/training
• Must be able to perform quality inspections
• Read precision instruments and gauges
• Capable use of hand tools
• Work around overhead cranes and mobile equipment
• Work as an effective team member
• Working safely is a condition of employment

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and 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.