What are the responsibilities and job description for the Railcar Fabrication Specialist position at Progress Rail?
Job Purpose:
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 team works together to address the challenges of the rail industry, ensuring success for the future.
About the Role
This position involves removing, fabricating, fitting, and welding railcar parts, components, and structures. The ideal candidate will have mechanical aptitude and be able to read precision instruments and gauges. They will also work from blueprints and technical drawings, using hand and power tools, including pneumatic tools, cutting torches, and welding machines.
Key Responsibilities
- Remove, fabricate, fit, and weld railcar parts, components, and structures
- Repair or replace worn mechanical components
- Fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products
- Read blueprints, technical drawings, and tape measures
- Read and understand work orders and record repairs correctly
Requirements
- Mechanical aptitude
- Ability to read precision instruments and gauges
- Work from blueprints and technical drawings
- Capable use of hand and power tools, including pneumatic tools, cutting torches, and welding machines
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary, 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 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, and site-specific step and skill level wage adjustment plans.
