Railroad Track Assembler

Progress Rail Services Corp.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) with company match up to 6%

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation & Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Progress Rail Services Corp. is hiring a Railroad Track Assembler in Cleveland, OH. The role involves assembling track panels, turnouts, and crossings, reading blueprints, and following customer specifications while maintaining safety and quality on a manufacturing floor.

New hires train on 1st Shift for up to 8 weeks before transitioning to 2nd Shift with a $3.00/hour shift differential. State-of-the-art equipment and a strong focus on teamwork support production goals.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with tools and equipment.
• Read and interpret measurements and detailed work instructions.
• Lift and move heavy materials in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble railroad track panels, turnouts, crossings, and other rail components.
• Read blueprints and follow customer specifications and work instructions.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and grinding equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Grinding experience

Construction experience

Read measurements

Lifting heavy materials

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Grinding equipment

Job description

12206BR

PRS Facility Location

Cleveland, OH Trackworks - 441

Job Purpose

We are seeking hardworking and mechanically inclined Railroad Track Assemblers to join our team on 2nd Shift. In this role, you will use your mechanical aptitude and hands‑on skills to build track panels, turnouts, crossings, and other rail components according to customer specifications. This position requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, and productivity in a manufacturing environment.

Please Note: All new hires will complete training on 1st Shift for up to 8 weeks before transitioning to 2nd Shift. Once training is successfully completed and you move to 2nd Shift, you will receive an additional $3.00/hour shift differential.

Req ID

12206BR

Company Description

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost‑effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting‑edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

Education / Training

• high school diploma or equivalent

Job Title

Railroad Track Assembler

City

Cleveland

Key Job Elements

• Assemble railroad track panels, turnouts, crossings, and other rail components
• Read and follow blueprints, work instructions, and customer specifications
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and grinding equipment
• Measure, align, and inspect components to ensure quality standards are met
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve production goals.

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience working with tools and equipment
• Construction experience preferred
• Grinding experience preferred
• Hand tool experience preferred
• Ability to read measurements and follow detailed work instructions
• Ability to lift and move heavy materials in a manufacturing environment
• Previous manufacturing, fabrication, railroad, or industrial experience preferred.

EEO

Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time‑Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign‑on Bonus Programs

Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full‑time/part‑time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.

Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.

Job Category

Production - Hourly

State

Ohio

Summary Pay Range

$17.75 - $25.89