Rail Machine Operator & Setup Technician

Progress Rail Services Corp.; Missouri; On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Education Assistance Program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Progress Rail Services Corp. in Kansas City, MO is hiring a Machine Operator/Laborer to set up, operate and maintain machinery for high-quality output. You will monitor operations, read blueprints, perform routine maintenance, and ensure safety standards are followed.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate quality inspections, and the ability to work around overhead cranes and mobile equipment. This is a hands-on position at our new facility requiring reliability and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Prefer 3-5 years of experience operating various lathes or other machines.
• Must be able to perform quality inspections.
• Read precision instruments and gauges.
• Capable use of hand tools to include grinder.
• Work around overhead cranes and mobile equipment.
• Work as an effective team member.
• Working safely is a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up machinery to produce high-quality products.
• Observe machine operations and adjust to improve performance.
• Read blueprints or job orders to determine specifications.
• Perform routine and minor maintenance and submit work orders.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Report defective materials or conditions to management.

Skills

Machining experience

Quality inspection

Read gauges

Team player

Safety aware

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Lathes

Grinder

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Progress Rail Services Corp. in Kansas City, MO is hiring a Machine Operator/Laborer to set up, operate and maintain machinery for high-quality output. You will monitor operations, read blueprints, perform routine maintenance, and ensure safety standards are followed.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate quality inspections, and the ability to work around overhead cranes and mobile equipment. This is a hands-on position at our new facility requiring reliability and attention to detail.