Operator II, Machine

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Job summary

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is hiring a Machine Operator at our Pueblo, CO facility. You will operate electric and pneumatic grinders and impact wrenches, clean machinery daily, and maintain shop housekeeping to ensure safe, efficient production.

This hourly role starts around $19.50 and offers a competitive benefits package including a 401(k) with company match, medical/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Experience with work in an industrial setting.
• Able to lift 45 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate electric and pneumatic grinders and impact wrenches.
• Clean machinery on a daily basis.
• Maintain housekeeping in buildings.
• Provide assistance with equipment maintenance.
• Fill in at other positions when required.

Skills

Industrial setting experience

Lift 45 lbs

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Purpose

• Operate electric and pneumatic grinders and impact wrenches;
• Clean machinery on a daily basis;
• Maintain housekeeping in buildings;
• Provide assistance with equipment maintenance;
• Fill in at other positions when required.

Starting hourly wage: $19.50

Req ID

12397BR

Work Location Options

098

City

Pueblo

State

Colorado

Company Description

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

Key Job Elements

Machine operator in fixed rail welding plant

Education / Training

High School Diploma or equivalent

Qualifications And Experience

• Experience with work in an industrial setting;
• Able to lift 45 lbs.

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. EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Job Category

Production - Hourly

PRS Facility Location

Pueblo, CO Rail Welding - 098

Summary Pay Range

$17.75 - $24.85