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Railroad Track Assembler

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company
Cleveland, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 2/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/16/2025
Job Purpose

Competitive starting pay with a $1.00 increase after 90 days, eligible $1.00 increase at 1 year, quarterly production bonus $200-$500, and full benefits from day one!!!

Track Assemblers will use mechanical aptitude and skills to build full track panels, turnouts and crossings, as well as build other rail components to customer specifications.

Req ID

10299BR

City

Cleveland

State:

Ohio

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

  • Following instructions from blueprints, engineering change documents and work instructions;
  • The operations will consist of the manual assembly, fabrication, grinding and fitting together rail components such as frogs, switch rods, switch points, guard rail, and gage plates for final trackwork assembly.


Education / Training

  • HS Diploma or equivalent education and previous experience.


Qualifications And Experience

  • Prior machine or grinder experience preferred;
  • Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision;
  • Must be familiar with manufacturing environment, with use of industrial equipment and mechanics, and ability to use various hand and power tools and measuring devices for completion of work;
  • Must be able to read a tape measure to the 1/32” and have experience using other instruments such as gauges, calipers, etc.;
  • Must be able to read and write legibly and complete production reports with accuracy;
  • Strong attention to detail with ability to inspect rail using measuring devices; practices.


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

Cleveland, OH Trackworks - 441

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