Locomotive Assembly Specialist & Trainer

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

PTO

Education assistance

Relocation/sign-on bonus

Job summary

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, is seeking an Assembly Technician to perform repair work, assemble and test locomotive engine parts, and train other operators on advanced assembly tasks.

The role requires knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, welding basics, and the ability to read schematics and blueprints. Opportunities exist to advance through Skill Levels I–IV with emphasis on safety and quality in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Requires HS Diploma or GED.
• Skill Level IV – 5+ years of experience, Vocational training, Forklift, and crane certified, two or more Technical certifications.
• Skill Level III – 2-5 years of experience, GED or vocational/technical training.
• Skill Level II – 1-2 years of experience or High School Education, GED, or vocational/technical training.
• Skill Level I – 0-1 Year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test parts and components for locomotive engine.
• Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and welding; read schematics and blueprints; perform basic math.
• Maintain area cleanliness and organization.
• Follow verbal or written work instructions, standards and/or QWI’s consistently, accurately, and safely.
• Assemble parts and components for locomotive alternator.
• Route and apply electrical wiring harnesses; route and install hydraulic fluid, fuel lines and wiring harnesses.
• Fill engine with fuel, coolant and hydraulic oils and prep engine for Test Cell.
• Operate engine test cell equipment; perform pressure decay tests and other IPV’s as required.
• Diagnose malfunctions and perform adjustments or repairs to engines and components to meet quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Welding

Reading schematics

Reading blueprints

Math basics

Safety awareness

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical training

Technical certifications

Tools

Forklift

Crane

Overhead cranes

Power tools

Job description

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, is seeking an Assembly Technician to perform repair work, assemble and test locomotive engine parts, and train other operators on advanced assembly tasks.

The role requires knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, welding basics, and the ability to read schematics and blueprints. Opportunities exist to advance through Skill Levels I–IV with emphasis on safety and quality in a heavy manufacturing environment.