Production Mechanic II

Job Purpose

Mechanical assembly of locomotive, locomotive components, maintenance of way equipment (MoW), railcars and components, track and track component to include signaling based on AAR standards, customer specifications and company guidelines.

Minimum duties and responsibilities

• Specific site-based duties and responsibilities may apply, consult with local team
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with PRS safety policies
• Perform teardown repair, replacement, rebuild and reassembly of mechanical components
• Parts cleaning for small and large motor parts
• Conduct daily inspections and operate overhead cranes and forklifts
• Use basic air tools, die grinder, drill, etc
• Route and connect hydraulic plumbing
• Basic wiring and electrical assembly
• Light fabrication and parts alterations
• Operate saws, lathes, drills and other types of machinery
• Operate Forklifts, overhead cranes and other equipment as necessary
• Read and follow QWI and other work instructions necessary to properly assembly product

• Train other employees
• Troubleshoot, inspect and run equipment
• Read schematics, engineering drawings and sketches
• Use precision instruments and gauges
• Operator is well versed in multiple facets of production roles
• Operator will have high level experience in testing, troubleshooting, repairing and replacing components
• Can operate high level machinery proficiently with little assistance

• Specific site qualifications and progression may apply, consult with local team
• Skill Level I – 0-1 years of experience
• Skill Level II – 2-3 years of experience or Technical Certifications with other mechanical experience
• Skill Level III – 4-5 years of experience, Technical or specific experience
• Skill Level IV - 5+ years of experience, Considered Master Mechanic

• Mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of locomotive components
• Knowledge of Locomotive diesel engine components
• Knowledge of track components and signaling
• Knowledge of rail car and rail car components

• Strength – Position requires lifting of 50lbs. Requires stamina and strength to work in tight and confined spaces while repairing locomotive or locomotive components
• Motion – Position requires standing the majority of the day. Frequent walking, squatting, kneeling and climbing of steps and stairs
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Position is exposed to high levels of noise and vibration from using tools. Position is exposed to cutting torches and welding operations. The use of proper PPE is required. The Position requires the ability to read QWI and schematics and understand instructions
• Work Environment – Position can be located inside or outside, dependent on situation. When inside, the employees are subject to temperature extremes in non-temperature-controlled environments. When outside employees are subject to all weather elements. In both cases employees will work with oils and other lubricants
• Emotional Demands – Employee is expected to work and cooperate as part of team in order to meet production requirements
• Safety – Position is safety sensitive as it requires working in and around live tracks and operation and repair of heavy equipment. Position requires strict adherence to safety policies (i.e blue flag) and use of all PPE

• Multiple health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Health Savings Account (with company match) or Flexible Spending Accounts, depending on selected health care plan
• Two Dental plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Vision plan through VSP
• Paid time off (vacation and 11 paid holidays)
• 401k plan with company match
• Life/AD&D insurances (both company-paid and additional voluntary options)
• Sick leave, Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability plans (company-paid)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP, company-paid)
• Three Aflac plans
• 2 pet insurance plans
• Legal insurance
• Identity & Fraud Protection Plan