Railcar Bearing Technician I

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Arab (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

HDHP/HSA with seed money

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Plan

Education Assistance Program

Site-specific Relocation and Sign-on

Job summary

Progress Rail is seeking an associate to breakdown, wash, inspect, repair and assemble train car bearings and components at our Arab, AL facility. You will work on part inspection and reconditioning on the assembly line, with opportunities to operate overhead cranes and forklifts.

The role requires ability to read precision instruments, use hand tools, and collaborate as a team member. Shifts include 1st and 2nd with overtime and weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prefer 6 months experience as machine operator.
• Ability to read precision instruments and gauges.
• Capable use of hand tools.
• Work around overhead cranes and mobile equipment.

Responsibilities

• Works with new and used railroad bearings.
• Inspect parts and recondition freight car bearings on the assembly line.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Work 1st shift (Mon - Fri 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM) or 2nd shift (Mon - Thurs 4:00 PM - 2:30 AM) with overtime and weekends required.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality inspection

Reading gauges

Hand tools

Overhead cranes

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead cranes

Job description

Progress Rail is seeking an associate to breakdown, wash, inspect, repair and assemble train car bearings and components at our Arab, AL facility. You will work on part inspection and reconditioning on the assembly line, with opportunities to operate overhead cranes and forklifts.

The role requires ability to read precision instruments, use hand tools, and collaborate as a team member. Shifts include 1st and 2nd with overtime and weekend work as needed.