Assembly/Machine Operator

Exciting Opportunity with a New Employer in Kansas City, MO! Were thrilled to be joining the Kansas City community, with operations projected to begin in early to mid-October. As a newly established facility, were building a team from the ground upthis is your chance to get in at the start and grow with us.

Reports directly to and works under the supervision of a Production Supervisor. A Reconditioning Technician
operates various hand tools and machinery as part of the production process to reconditioning Bearings,
Wheelsets, Axles and Wheels components according to AAR and customer requirements.

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. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.

Key Job Elements

• Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with Progress Rail safety and quality policies;
• Safely operate multiple machines and Qualify on Workstations;
• Monitor work to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements;
• Demonstrate proper PM inspection of the assigned machinery;
• Duties include dissemble, wash, inspect, repair, or assemble bearings and/or components related to rail
services i.e. wheelsets, axles etc.;
• Works with new and used railroad bearings, new and used axles, new and used wheels;
• Operates lathes, grinders, presses, and other machines as assigned;
• Demonstrate the ability to use related tools and measuring devices and maintain Quality Standards;
• Demonstrate the ability to use specialized tools in metric or standard units;
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain the required inspection data records for workstation;
• Must work independently with little / no supervisory oversight;
• May operate overhead cranes and forklifts as needed.

Education / Training

• High School education or GED required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Prefer 3-6 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

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**

• 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.

**Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.