- High School Diploma or equivalent required;
- 3-5 years of mechanical experienced required;
- Locomotive Electric Traction Motor experience a PLUS.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Mechanic II, Prod - Henderson, United States - Progress Rail Services
Description
Job Purpose
A Production Mechanic II performs preventative maintenance on locomotive motors in accordance with AAR, customer specifications, company guidelines and checklists.
Company Description
Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them.
We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future.
Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations.
Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success
As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers.
Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself.
From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.
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Working Environment:
EEO
Equal Opportunity Employer - Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
Benefits
Production - Hourly