Railcar Repair Tech I — Sign-On Bonus

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with up to 6% match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time-Off

Employee Assistance Plan

Education Assistance

Relocation and Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Progress Rail in Bridgeport, NE is hiring for railcar parts fabrication and welding. Starting pay is $21.00 per hour with opportunities for pay raises via skill tests. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered. You must have a high school diploma or GED and be able to lift up to 50 lbs while working around rails and heavy equipment.

Welding, fabrication and reading blueprints are core duties, with strict adherence to safety policies. Valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to read precision instruments.
• Ability to read blueprints/technical drawings and tape measures.
• Proficient with hand and power tools including pneumatic tools; able to operate cutting torches and welding equipment.
• Able to work around overhead cranes and mobile equipment.
• Comfortable working at heights and varied surfaces; frequent standing, walking.
• Capable of pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform removal, fabrication, fitment and welding of railcar parts and structures.
• Repair or replace worn mechanical components.
• Fabricate, assemble or disassemble manufactured products.
• Read blueprints, technical drawings and tape measures.
• Read and document work orders; record repairs accurately.
• Follow service and repair manuals; apply constraints to repairs/modifications.
• Use oxy/fuel torches, arc welding equipment and power tools.
• Apply decals, stenciling and touch-up painting on railcars.
• Comply with PRS safety policies in all tasks.
• Complete duties within allotted time standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read gauges

Read blueprints

Hand tools

Power tools

Overhead cranes

Working at heights

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Standing/walking

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Cutting torches

Welding machines

Job description

Progress Rail in Bridgeport, NE is hiring for railcar parts fabrication and welding. Starting pay is $21.00 per hour with opportunities for pay raises via skill tests. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered. You must have a high school diploma or GED and be able to lift up to 50 lbs while working around rails and heavy equipment.

Welding, fabrication and reading blueprints are core duties, with strict adherence to safety policies. Valid driver's license is required.