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Welder / Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Progress Rail
Middletown, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 3/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/12/2025

Job Purpose

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The Welder / Mechanic is responsible for following all quality procedures and regulations while welding on shear heads and other various items. Perform basic mechanic duties. Position will also operate heavy mobile equipment and work on heavy equipment as needed.

Req ID

10123BR

City

Middletown

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

  • Weld to build shear heads back to required specs;
  • Basic maintenance mechanic skill set;
  • Ability to operate heavy equipment in an industrial setting to stage and process material.
  • Work on heavy equipment as needed
  • Operate heavy equipment as needed

Education / Training

  • High School diploma or GED. Welding education or certifications preferred.
  • Qualifications and Experience

  • Prior welding experience and / or certification required;
  • Must be able to pass welding test;
  • Knowledge to perform basic repairs to various equipment onsite;
  • Must be able to stand in one place for an extended period of time;
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs repetitively. Frequent twisting and bending;
  • Work is performed inside / outside and applicant must be able to withstand all weather conditions;
  • Ability to communicate effectively;
  • Ability to use measuring devices accurately.
  • Strength – Able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance;
  • Motion – Employee will sit for the majority of the shift, may kneel, squat and climb steps as needed throughout the day;
  • Vision / Hearing Requirements – Must be able to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness. The ability to see details at close range or at a distance;
  • Work Environment- Work in all weather conditions;
  • Emotional Demands – Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations;
  • Safety – Position is a safety sensitive position. Position requires following all safety procedures, policies and PPE requirements such that include hand, head, eye, hand, ear and foot protection.
  • 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.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer – Race / Color / Sex / Religion / National Origin / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Vets / Disabilities

    Job Category

    Production - Hourly

    PRS Facility Location

    Middletown, OH Recycling - 437

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