Rail Equipment Mechanic IV: Electrical & Hydraulic

Progress Rail; Indiana; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) plan with up to 6% company.clip

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

HDHP/HSA seed money

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

PTO

Employee Assistance Plan

Education Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Site specific Production and Incentive

Site specific Relocation and Sign-on

Job summary

Progress Rail in East Chicago, IN is seeking a maintenance technician (mechanical/electrical) to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on shop equipment. The role requires reading gauges and using multimeters, with crane operation and welding experience preferred.

The position focuses on high- and low-voltage electrical work, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and coordinating with vendors. Join a team dedicated to reliable rail services and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or trade certificate in a technical field preferred.
• Experience reading precision instruments, gauges, and electrical multimeters.
• Minimum 12 months as a mechanical/electrical technician in a production setting.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes and mobile equipment.
• Welding and metal fabrication experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and systems as required by PRS and local management;
• Perform and log all compliance requirements as directed by Environmental, Health & Safety;
• Repair & maintain mobile equipment including forklift, man lift, trucks etc.;
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and making repairs to all shop equipment and machines;
• Complete high voltage and 3 phase electrical repairs and start ups;
• Overhead crane repairs & preventative maintenance;
• Building and facility repairs;
• Repair & maintain hydraulic, lube, air and gas systems;
• Coordinate maintenance repairs with outside vendors as needed;
• Repair equipment and tools, including welders, grinders & impact tools;
• Keep maintenance area in a clean and orderly condition, with all tools and equipment in good working order;
• Execute all duties and responsibilities in compliance with PRS safety policies;
• Perform all duties and responsibilities within time standards allowed.

Skills

Mech/elect tech

Production environment

Reading gauges/instruments

Electrical multimeters

Overhead crane operation

Welding familiarity

Education

Associates Degree or Trade Certificate in Technical Field

Tools

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Progress Rail in East Chicago, IN is seeking a maintenance technician (mechanical/electrical) to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on shop equipment. The role requires reading gauges and using multimeters, with crane operation and welding experience preferred.

The position focuses on high- and low-voltage electrical work, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and coordinating with vendors. Join a team dedicated to reliable rail services and safety compliance.