What are the responsibilities and job description for the Draft Gear Assembler position at Progress Rail?
Job Purpose
To requalify draft gears with disassemble and assembly processes meeting AAR specifications.
Req ID
11056BR
City
Roanoke
State:
Virginia
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
Minimum duties and responsibilities
- Inspect Inbound Draft Gears for signs of distress, fire damage, missing, broken, lose or cracked housing;
- Disassemble Draft Gear for thorough inspecting and routing;
- Bring all weld specifications back to tolerance by welding department;
- Paint Draft Gear housing;
- Re assemble Draft Gear parts with new or requalified/reconditioned internal parts;
- After inspection, Draft Gear is moved to test, to comply with AAR requirements;
- When completed place Draft Gear on Pallet with strap and wrap;
- Prepare to ship.
Education / Training
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Qualifications and Experience
- Ability to communicate effectively to include reading and writing in English;
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to read precision instruments and gauges;
- Understand technical drawings and work instructions;
- Capable of using hand and power tools, including Pneumatic tools;
- Work around and operate overhead cranes;
- Visual Acuity.
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.**
**Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.
- 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.
**Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.
EEO
Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
Job Category
Production - Hourly
PRS Facility Location
Roanoke, VA Draft Gears Shop - 163
