What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at Progress Rail Services Corporation?
Job Purpose
Machine operators set-up, operate, and maintain machinery, usually in a manufacturing setting. They are responsible for ensuring the maintaining the machine and that it produces high quality products at or above capacity.
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
- A Machine Operator operates assigned machinery, monitors and optimizing efficiency, does basic maintenance to machines and performs quality checks;
- Performs all assigned machine shop operations;
- Set up and operates machines;
- Observe machine operations, detect work piece defects and make adjustments to machinery when necessary to improve performance;
- Operate machinery and equipment according to work instructions;
- Troubleshoot issues and perform routine and minor maintenance. Submit work orders for the maintenance requirements;
- Read blueprints or job orders to determine product specification and tooling instructions;
- Follows reporting and recordkeeping procedures, and report problems to supervisor;
- Clean machinery and maintain cleanliness in work area;
- Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to management;
- Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed safety procedures;
- Assists in other work areas as needed and directed by the department supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience
Equal Opportunity Employer - Race / Color / Sex / Religion / National Origin / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Vets / Disabilities
Benefits
