Rail Machinist II — 2nd Shift & Weekends

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Jackson (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) with up to 6% company match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

HDHP and HSA with seed money

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Education Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Relocation and Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is seeking an Industrial Machine Operator/Machinist at the Jackson, SC facility to produce steel railroad components. The role requires working 2nd shift and weekends, with strong attention to safety and quality in a fast-paced shop environment.

You should have a High School Diploma or GED and preferably some machining experience, including reading micrometers and using basic measuring devices, to ensure tight tolerances and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Industrial Machine Operator/Machinist experience preferred.
• Must understand safe work practices.
• Ability to read micrometers and work to tight tolerances.
• Follow all work procedures and maintain accurate production records.
• Must be able to complete production reports with accuracy.
• Operate overhead cranes.
• Must be quality oriented and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery to produce steel railroad components.
• MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 2ND SHIFT AND WEEKENDS.

Skills

Reading micrometers

Precision measurement

Attention to detail

Team orientation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Gages

Calipers

Micrometers

Overhead cranes

Job description

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is seeking an Industrial Machine Operator/Machinist at the Jackson, SC facility to produce steel railroad components. The role requires working 2nd shift and weekends, with strong attention to safety and quality in a fast-paced shop environment.

You should have a High School Diploma or GED and preferably some machining experience, including reading micrometers and using basic measuring devices, to ensure tight tolerances and accurate documentation.