Locomotive Electrical Assembly & Test Technician

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Education Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Site-specific Relocation and Sign-on

Job summary

Progress Rail in Muncie, Indiana, is seeking an assembler to build and repair locomotive cables and components. You will read engineering drawings, verify cable assemblies with testing tools, and work with engineering to resolve issues. Must read wire lists, use a tape measure, and solder connections as needed.

This is a production hourly role with safety procedures and PPE required in a high-noise rail environment. The team emphasizes collaboration and learning on the job.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Able to read wire running list and schematics.
• Proficient with a tape measure and basic hand tools.
• Two years of locomotive pinning and plugging experience required.
• Able to solder electrical connections.
• Working knowledge of Imagesite and LN systems.
• Team player willing to jump in, help and learn.

Responsibilities

• Build new test cables from engineering drawings.
• Maintain and repair existing cables.
• Pack cables for upcoming orders into marked totes.
• Organize and catalog in-house parts and cables.
• Use master schedule to anticipate orders.
• Collaborate with engineering to resolve cable issues.
• Verify cables with multimeter and other test equipment.
• Assist testers with repairs of mis-wired plugs.
• Read and follow schematics.

Skills

Read wire running list

Tape measure

Solder electrical connections

2 years locomotive pinning and putting

Read schematics

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Imagesite

LN

Job description

Progress Rail in Muncie, Indiana, is seeking an assembler to build and repair locomotive cables and components. You will read engineering drawings, verify cable assemblies with testing tools, and work with engineering to resolve issues. Must read wire lists, use a tape measure, and solder connections as needed.

This is a production hourly role with safety procedures and PPE required in a high-noise rail environment. The team emphasizes collaboration and learning on the job.