Repairer,Car Job Sidney area,Nebraska USA,Manufacturing / Production

Position: Repairer I, Car

Job Purpose

Removal, fabrication, fitment and welding of railcar parts, components and structures.

Starting pay at $21.00/hr - Opportunity to take 17 skills tests for pay raises at $0.25 each.

Shifts are Monday-Thursday 5am-3:30pm or Friday-Sunday 5am-5:30pm.

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Req : 9891

City:
Sidney

State:
Nebraska

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. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit and follow @ on Twitter and You Tube.

Key Job Elements

Removal, fabrication, fitment and welding of railcar parts, components and structures;

Repair or replace worn mechanical components;

Fabricate, assemble or disassemble manufactured products;

Read blueprints, technical drawings, and use tape measure;

Read and understand work orders and record repairs correctly;

Understand service and repair manuals and apply constraints to repairs and modifications being performed;

Use oxy/fuel torch, arc welding equipment and power tools;

Apply decals, stenciling and touch-up painting on railcars;

Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with PRS safety policies;

Perform all duties and responsibilities within time standards allowed.

Education / Training

Prefer High School Education or GED.

Qualifications and Experience

Mechanical aptitude;

Ability to read precision instruments and gauges;

Work from blueprints and technical drawings;

Capable use of hand and power tools, including pneumatic tools, cutting torches and welding machines;

Work around and operate overhead cranes and mobile equipment;

Work from heights over 6”;

Work on varied surfaces (concrete floors, gravel, rail car floors);

Constant standing, walking;

Frequent bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, squatting, overhead reaching, climbing ladders;

Must be able to push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs.

Must have a valid drivers license.

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

Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.

EEO:
Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

Job Category:
Production - Hourly

PRS Facility Location:
Sidney, NE Freight Car Repair - 042

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Repairer , Car