Railcar Fabrication & Welding Technician

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Sidney (NE); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$3,000 bonus (first year)

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is seeking a skilled worker for removal, fabrication, fitment and welding of railcar parts in Sidney, Nebraska. Starting pay is $21.00 per hour, with six skills tests in the first 90 days that can raise pay by $0.25 per test.

A $3,000 first‑year bonus is also offered. This safety‑sensitive, hands‑on role requires reading blueprints and technical drawings, operating oxy/fuel torches and arc welders, and using power and pneumatic tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to read precision instruments.
• Experience with hand and power tools including welding equipment.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Removal, fabrication, fitment and welding of railcar parts, components and structures.
• Repair or replace worn mechanical components.
• Fabricate, assemble or disassemble manufactured products.
• Read blueprints, technical drawings, tape measure.
• Read and understand work orders and record repairs correctly.
• Follow safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Operate oxy/fuel torch, arc welding equipment and power tools.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Welding experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Oxy-fuel torch

Arc welding equipment

Power tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is seeking a skilled worker for removal, fabrication, fitment and welding of railcar parts in Sidney, Nebraska. Starting pay is $21.00 per hour, with six skills tests in the first 90 days that can raise pay by $0.25 per test.

A $3,000 first‑year bonus is also offered. This safety‑sensitive, hands‑on role requires reading blueprints and technical drawings, operating oxy/fuel torches and arc welders, and using power and pneumatic tools.