at Progress Rail Services Corp. in Alorton, Illinois, United States
Job Description
9335BR
PRS Facility Location:
Alorton, IL Trackwork Plant – 230
Job Purpose:
Competitive starting pay with quarterly production bonus and benefits starting on your first day!!!
Starting pay is based on experience plus shift differential of $1.50 per work hour.
2nd shift 4:00 pm to2:30 am M-TH + 7 Hours on Friday; Requires the ability to work overtime based on work demands.
Training for this position is on first shift for 5 to 6 weeks (Monday-Friday; 5:30am to 4:00pm).
Req ID:
9335BR
Company Description:
Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!
As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.
Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .
Education / Training:
- Associates or Vocational degree in a mechanical or electrical field or industrial maintenance or a combination of education and experience.
Job Title:
Maintenance Mechanic 2nd Shift
City:
Alorton
Key Job Elements:
- Perform emergency/reactive repairs of production equipment and conduct follow-up evaluations to assess effectiveness of repair;
- Maintain equipment according to Preventative Maintenance program and maintenance work orders;
- Responsible for facility maintenance;
- Complete and submit maintenance documentation and issue new improvement opportunities for review;
- Provide ideas and solutions to unplanned equipment downtime through design change, inspection techniques or conditional monitoring;
- Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic controls;
- Read and understand equipment manuals, design drawings and electrical schematics to complete reactive and preventative maintenance;
- Assist in 5S to optimize productivity and sustain a safe and efficient working environment;
- Comply with all plant safety, OSHA and environmental regulations.
Qualifications and Experience:
- 3 years of manufacturing/maintenance experience;
- Knowledge and familiarity with mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment;
- Proven fabrication and welding experience;
- Proven industrial maintenance experience;
- History of strong problem solving and continuous improvements;
- Able to identify and requisition replacement parts;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Willingness to learn new techniques, processes and procedures;
- Competence in computer skills;
- Strong communication skills;
- Ability to work in a highly responsive manner and ensure production schedules are met;
- Willingness to support maintenance activities on other shifts and on weekends as production schedules require;
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form, with operators, supervisors, and managers;
- Ability to follow written work instructions.
EEO:
Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/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.
Job Category:
Production – Hourly
Work Location Options:
Alorton
State::
Illinois
