Operator IV, Equipment; Rdwy

Job Purpose

Leads entire shift of Mobile Rail Yard and/or department or production lines in machining and assembly
and repair operations with responsibility for problem solving and escalation needed to meet customer order requirements. The Production Assistant will be responsible for both overseeing shift output of all manual work and setting team priorities to meet production needs. Will serve as troubleshooter and problem solver to the employees for interpreting technical instructions, dealing with large degrees of variation with part and process consistency while delivering the highest levels of quality components.

11440

Nation Wide

Albertville

Alabama

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.

• Oversee and provide supervisory support for the production employees using standard work documents, blueprints, safe job procedures, and other resources;
• Assist production supervisor in scheduling manufacturing cells, production lines, machining centers, etc.;
• Participate in and lead shift safety meeting and stretches;
• Transport very heavy loads with crane, power pusher, or electric pallet jack;
• Update team metrics and production goals, complete pass down for management;
• Review machine analytics and employee output to make necessary improvements and changes to improve efficiency;
• Determin work cell priorities;
• Escalate issues to production supervisor as needed;
• Conduct product audits/inspections after production has completed their operations to see if the unit meets customer specifications;
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions or findings to management and QA;
• Additional duties as assigned. Interact and communicate in a professional manner with all supporting functions and personnel.

• Perform rework without standard work documents as needed;
• Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives and provide feedback in areas of quality, safety, velocity, and cost;
• May at times maintain and conduct preventive maintenance on machines. Check air pressures, oil levels and perform minimal maintenance to correct issues to assist operators;
• Transport very heavy loads with crane, power pusher, or electric pallet jack;
• Must be able to lead a team in a production environment;
• Drive 5S adherence and complete 5S audits;
• Lead and participate in audits and/or safety investigations;
• Conduct Standard Work audits;
• Drive adherence to start-of-shift checklists for equipment and safety;
• Cross train and ensure that operator training is conducted in a timely fashion;
• Must be a self-starter and ability to demonstrate strong initiative. Capable of interpreting technical instructions, dealing with large degrees of variation with part and process consistency while delivering the highest levels of quality components;
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure accountability for all materials;
• Coordinate with the quality department on all items needing inspection, and support the process as required.

• Strength – Must be able to lift and carry up to 35-50 lbs., and push and pull up to 35-50 lbs;
• Motion – Constant walking, frequent and sustained bending, crouching, stopping, kneeing, squatting and overhead reaching and climbing ladders;
• Vision/Hearing…