Assembler Mechanic Welder Technician

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company, seeks an Assembly Mechanic Welder Technician in Marshalltown, Iowa. The role involves conducting repair work, operating specialized equipment, and welding. This position starts at $24 per hour, flexible based on experience.

The candidate must have a GED or high school diploma, along with technical certifications and several years of welding and mechanical experience. The role ensures quality through testing and maintenance, with opportunities for training new employees.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• 2-3 years of experience as a welder, certification in GMAW and FCAW required.
• Ability to train new employees.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding, fabrication, and repairs.
• Operate various hand-welding and flame-cutting equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on components.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Welding certification (GMAW, FCAW)

Problem solving skills

Education

GED/HS diploma

Heavy manufacturing certification

Technical training

Tools

Welding equipment

Forklift

Industrial tools

Job description

Job Purpose

An Assembly Mechanic Welder Technician conducts repair work and/or operates specialized engine testing equipment, operates various hand-welding and flame-cutting equipment to weld, fabricate or join work pieces together. This mechanic welder technician performs multiple assembly and pre-paint wash/prep, masking, sanding, painting, and trains other operators. All levels of this position may be required to perform other functions or assist in other departments as needed.

This position will have a starting wage at $24. Flexible upon experience.

Location

City: Marshalltown

State: Iowa

Key Job Elements

• Position will work M-Th, 10 hour day shifts. Mandatory overtime as needed.
• Read schematics, blueprints, standard work, perform basic math.
• Assembling and/or test parts and components for locomotive engine.
• Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and welding.
• Retrieve materials assembled and weld into a finished product.
• Maintain area cleanliness and organization.
• Follow verbal or written work instructions, standards and or QWI’s consistently, accurately, and safely.
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded.
• Fasten sub-assembly parts together with bolts, screws, and additional fasteners hardware.
• Route and apply electrical wiring harnesses.
• Operate engine test cell equipment.
• Perform balance tests and other quality tests as required.
• Diagnose malfunctions and perform adjustments or repairs to components to meet quality standards.
• Maintain and conduct preventive maintenance on components.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot assembly problems, part quality issues and test results associated with new parts and engineering changes.
• Move units in and out of paint booths.
• Power wash units for paint, check for leaks.
• Perform surface preparation and masking.
• Ability to train new employees.
• Maintaining welding proficiency as required by Progress Rail QSP 4.9 as well as any applicable local and international standards.
• Mastery of various welds such as pipe weld, GMAW, SMAW, etc. in all positions.
• Perform single and multi-pass welds in all positions.
• Ability to perform preventative and basic maintenance of weld machines and equipment; change out wire and gas bottles as needed.
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead).
• Cross train in all assembly areas.
• Safely operate equipment (after proper training) that may include forklift and overhead cranes, and any other tools or equipment.

Education / Training

• GED, HS diploma required.
• Heavy manufacturing and or technical certification, vocational/technical training, required.
• 2-3 years of basic mechanical knowledge required to diagnose and repair locomotive components.
• 2-3 years of experience as a welder, certification in GMAW and FCAW required.
• Certification to a recognized welding standard such as AWS D1.1.

Qualifications And Experience

• Forklift and/or crane experience preferred.
• 2-5 mechanical years' experience required.
• Problem solving skills to properly assess and compensate for variations due to incoming part quality, process variations, engineering changes and part shortages.
• Must be familiar with manufacturing environment, with use of industrial equipment and mechanics, heavy structural assembly, and ability to use various hand and power tools and measuring devices.
• Must demonstrate ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, technical correspondence, and memos.
• Industrial painting systems including bulk, pressured, syphon, HVLP, and conventional spray with array of industrial coatings (polyurethane, CARC).
• Pass internal welding certification in conjunction with requirements under ISO, AAR, and other regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate verbally or as written.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to customers and employees of the organization.

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.
• Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines. EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Job Category

Production - Hourly

PRS Facility Location

EMD Marshalltown, IA - 405