Welder (Engine)

Job Purpose

This is a weekend shift, Friday - Sunday, 6am - 6pm.

Responsible for the repair, inspection, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of engine blocks and other engine structures to ensure conformance with FRA, company, and customer specifications. This is accomplished by performing the following duties or ability to be trained to perform the following duties.

Req ID

10314BR

Work Location Options

Mayfield

City

Mayfield

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

• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA);
• Following general safety rules, welds on engine blocks, engine pans, and other engine structures;
• Perform single and multi-pass welds in all positions (vertical, flat, and overhead) on engine blocks, parts, and structures;
• Ability to, or ability to learn to work from drawings, weld procedure specifications and operating procedures;
• Properly utilize equipment and tools consistently, accurately, and safely:
• Welders, cutting torches, grinders, gouging equipment, forklifts, overhead cranes, other tools;
• Follow written/scope of work instructions and or QWI’s consistently, accurately, and safely;
• Participate in problem solving and continuous improvement activities;
• Maintain written and computer records as required;
• May roll, bend, flange, cut, and shape plates and other heavy parts using shop machinery;
• Keep work areas clean and organized and take proper care of all equipment and tools;
• Assist in other repairs and maintenance as assigned by supervision;
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, utilize all PPE.
  
  
  

Education / Training

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Welding Certifications preferred.
  
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• 2 Years Welding experience (either on-the-job or technical training); Heavy MIG, Flux Core, and Stick;
• Mechanical aptitude.
  
  
  

Essential And Physical Activities Functions

• Strength – Position requires lifting up to 50 lbs. Requires stamina and strength to work in tight and confined spaces;
• Motion – Position requires the ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, reaching, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and kneeling. Position requires remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods. Position requires working from heights exceeding 6 ft. off the ground with proper PPE and fall protection;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Position is exposed to UV and reflected radiation from a welding arc or torch. Position is exposed to high levels of noise and vibration from using tools. The use of proper PPE is required. The position requires the ability to read written instruction and understand both verbal and written instructions;
• Work Environment – Position can be located inside or outside dependent on situation. When inside the employees are subject to temperature extremes in non-temperature-controlled environments. When outside employees are subject to all weather elements;
• Emotional Demands – Employee is expected to work and cooperate as part of a team in order to meet production requirements;
• Safety – Position is safety sensitive as it requires working in and around live tracks and operation and repair of heavy equipment. Position requires strict adherence to safety policies (i.e. blue flag) and use of all required PPE.
  
  
  

Benefits

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.*

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Group Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with employee and employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Incentive Bonus Plan
• Site Specific Relocation Programs
• Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.
  
  
  

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

Job Category

Production - Hourly

PRS Facility Location

Mayfield, KY Locomotive - 260