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Maintenance Mechanic / Commercial electrician

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company
Taylor, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/21/2025
Job Purpose

$$ELIGIBLE FOR QUARTERLY BONUSES$$200-500$$

COMPETITIVE PAY

$1.50 SHIFT DIFF FOR 2ND SHIFT AND $2.00 SHIFT DIFF FOR 4TH SHIFT

The Maintenance Mechanic maintains equipment according to the Preventive Maintenance program, diagnoses and repairs mechanical problems and performs emergency and proactive repairs of buildings and grounds, production equipment and machinery while minimizing down time.

Req ID

10049BR

City

Taylor Mill

State:

Kentucky

Company Description

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, 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 cradle-to-grave 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 all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.

Key Job Elements

Minimum duties and responsibilities:

  • Core competencies are:
  • Electrical;
  • Hydraulics;
  • Pneumatics;
  • Knowledge of LOTO and SDS is required;
  • Maintain equipment according to Preventative Maintenance program;
  • Repair emergency/reactive repairs of production equipment and machinery minimizing downtime;
  • Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed safety procedures;
  • Performs inspection of completed maintenance and documents results;
  • Completes and maintains paperwork for maintenance performed;
  • Assists in other work areas as needed and directed by the department supervisor;
  • Operate Forklifts, overhead cranes, and other equipment as necessary;
  • Comply with all plant safety and environmental regulations and maintains a safe, organized, and clean work environment;
  • Read and follow QWI and other work instructions necessary to properly assembly product.


Advanced duties and responsibilities:

  • Diagnose and repair mechanical problems, replace or repair parts to mechanical, electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic components;
  • Train other employees.


Education / Training

  • Associates or Vocational degree in a mechanical or electrical field or industrial maintenance or a combination of education and experience.


Qualifications And Experience

  • Certified/Licensed Industrial Maintenance Mechanic;
  • Basic computer skills;
  • OSHA 10 hours certified;
  • Mechanic and technical aptitude;
  • Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment;
  • PLC experience;
  • Electrical experience 120 480 volts, specially;
  • Fanuc/CNC;
  • 5 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.


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. EEO Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities


Job Category

Production - Hourly

PRS Facility Location

Decoursey, KY - Trackworks - 016

Salary : $200 - $500

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