Rail Wheelset Reconditioning Technician – Night Shift

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Boaz (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

PTO

Education Assistance Program

Site-specific Relocation and Sign-on

Job summary

Progress Rail in Boaz, Alabama, is seeking an employee to recondition rail wheelsets and/or axles. The role involves operating overhead cranes and forklifts, with the ability to work night shifts and overtime as needed.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, reading precision gauges, and safe handling of hand tools including grinders. Team collaboration and safety awareness are essential in this hourly production environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read precision instruments and gauges.
• Capable use of hand tools including grinders.
• Experience working around overhead cranes and mobile equipment.

Responsibilities

• Reconditioning of rail wheelsets and/or axles.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Ability to work night shift and overtime.

Skills

Read precision gauges

Quality inspections

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Grinder

Hand tools

Overhead crane operation

Mobile equipment awareness

Job description

Progress Rail in Boaz, Alabama, is seeking an employee to recondition rail wheelsets and/or axles. The role involves operating overhead cranes and forklifts, with the ability to work night shifts and overtime as needed.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, reading precision gauges, and safe handling of hand tools including grinders. Team collaboration and safety awareness are essential in this hourly production environment.