Assembler III, Elec Final Assm
Posted
Description
Job Purpose
Following written and visual instructions, Assemblers use electrical and mechanical knowledge and skills to assemble locomotive parts and components. Operations include wiring, mechanical assembly, fabricating, and repair work.
Company Description
Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.
Key Job Elements
• Build new test cables from engineering drawings
• maintain / repair existing cables
• pack cables for upcoming order into marked totes
• organize and catalog in house parts in storage cabinet and cables
• Use master schedule to know what orders are coming to the department
• Work with engineering to work out issues with test cables
• Verify cables with multimeter and other test equipment
• Work with testers to improve cables
• Assist testers repairing unit plug mis-wires repairs to plugs
• able to read schematic
Essential and Physical Activities:
• Strength – Must be able to lift and carry up to 35lbs, push and pull up to 50lb;
• Motion – Constant walking Frequent and sustained bending, crouching, stopping, kneeing, squatting and overhead reaching and climbing ladders;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and hear audible alarms;
• Work Environment – Works on varied surfaces, concrete floors, and gravel, rail car and locomotive floors. Works at varied heights from floor level to tops of locomotives. Work in confined spaces. Non-temperature control environment, all weather conditions with high noise and high dust levels;
• Emotional Demands – Due to the working environment, noise, dust, personal protective equipment, employee must be comfortable working alone;
• Safety – Safety Sensitive positions because it works in and around active tracks, rail cars, locomotives, and other moving equipment. Employee must abide by all safety protocols, health/medical screenings and utilize all required PPE. Included but not limited to metatarsal boots, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, aprons, ear protection, etc.
• maintain / repair existing cables
• pack cables for upcoming order into marked totes
• organize and catalog in house parts in storage cabinet and cables
• Use master schedule to know what orders are coming to the department
• Work with engineering to work out issues with test cables
• Verify cables with multimeter and other test equipment
• Work with testers to improve cables
• Assist testers repairing unit plug mis-wires repairs to plugs
• able to read schematic
Essential and Physical Activities:
• Strength – Must be able to lift and carry up to 35lbs, push and pull up to 50lb;
• Motion – Constant walking Frequent and sustained bending, crouching, stopping, kneeing, squatting and overhead reaching and climbing ladders;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and hear audible alarms;
• Work Environment – Works on varied surfaces, concrete floors, and gravel, rail car and locomotive floors. Works at varied heights from floor level to tops of locomotives. Work in confined spaces. Non-temperature control environment, all weather conditions with high noise and high dust levels;
• Emotional Demands – Due to the working environment, noise, dust, personal protective equipment, employee must be comfortable working alone;
• Safety – Safety Sensitive positions because it works in and around active tracks, rail cars, locomotives, and other moving equipment. Employee must abide by all safety protocols, health/medical screenings and utilize all required PPE. Included but not limited to metatarsal boots, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, aprons, ear protection, etc.
Education / Training
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Qualifications and Experience
- Able to read wire running list
- Proficient with tape measure
- 2 years of locomotive Pinning and plugging experience required. Knowledge of AI’s regarding pinning
- Able to solder electrical connections
- Working knowledge of imagesite, LN,
- Working relationship with materials and testers
- Team player willing to jump in, help and learn
- Proficient with tape measure
- 2 years of locomotive Pinning and plugging experience required. Knowledge of AI’s regarding pinning
- Able to solder electrical connections
- Working knowledge of imagesite, LN,
- Working relationship with materials and testers
- Team player willing to jump in, help and learn
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.**
*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.
- 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.