Technician , Bearing Recond

Job Purpose

• Break down, wash, inspect, repair, and assemble train car bearings and components.

Req

10953

Work Location Options

350 11th Street SW Arab, AL 35016

City

Arab

State:

Alabama

Company Description

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, 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 cradle-to-grave 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 all their rail needs.

Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world.

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Key Job Elements

• Works with new and used railroad bearings;

• Duties encompass inspecting parts and assembly line type duties to recondition freight car bearings;

• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts;

• Ability to work 1st shift (5:00 AM - 1:30 PM) or 2nd shift (4:00 PM - 12:30 AM) with overtime and weekends required.

Education / Training

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Prefer 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/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

EEO

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vets

Job Category

Production - Hourly

PRS Facility Location

Arab, AL - 321