Responsibilities
- Tear down, repair, replace, rebuild, and reassemble mechanical components.
- Clean small and large motor parts using approved methods.
- Conduct daily inspections and operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and related equipment.
- Use air tools, die grinders, drills, and other basic mechanical tools.
- Route and connect hydraulic plumbing systems.
- Perform basic wiring and electrical assembly tasks.
- Perform light fabrication and parts alterations as needed.
- Operate saws, lathes, drills, and other machinery.
- Read and follow QWIs and other assembly instructions.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and run equipment to verify proper operation.
- Read and interpret schematics, engineering drawings, and sketches.
- Use precision instruments and gauges for accurate assembly and inspection.
- Perform multiple production roles with high proficiency.
- Test, troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical and electrical components.
Experience, Skill & Education
- 2-3 years of mechanical experience or technical certifications with relevant mechanical bac
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems and tools.
- Preferred familiarity with locomotive components and diesel engine systems.
- Preferred understanding of track components, signaling, railcars, and railcar components.
High School Education, GED, or vocational/technical training.
Essential & Physical Functions
- Ability to lift 50 lbs; work in tight, confined spaces during repairs.
- Frequently standing, walking, squatting, kneeling, climbing stairs and steps.
- Exposure to high noise, vibration, cutting torches, and welding operations; PPE required.
- Ability to read QWIs, schematics, and follow detailed instructions.
- Indoor or outdoor work; exposure to temperature extremes, weather, oils, lubricants, and industrial conditions.
- Work cooperatively as part of a team to meet production goals.
- Work around live tracks, heavy equipment, and hazardous operations; strict adherence to safety policies (including blue flag rules).
Benefits Offerings
Benefits Offerings: Kershaw Equipment, LLC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Multiple health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- Health Savings Account (with company match) or Flexible Spending Accounts, depending on selected health care plan
- Two Dental plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- Vision plan through VSP
- Paid time off (vacation and 11 paid holidays)
- 401k plan with company match
- Life/AD&D insurances (both company-paid and additional voluntary options)
- Sick leave
- Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability plans (company-paid)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP, company-paid)
- Three Aflac plans
- 2 pet insurance plans
- Legal insurance
- Identity & Fraud Protection Plan
- EOE M/F/D/V