Assembly​/Machine Operator

Assembly/Machine Operator

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company

Job Purpose:

Exciting Opportunity with a New Employer in Kansas City, MO! We’re thrilled to be joining the Kansas City community, with operations projected to begin in early to mid‑October. As a newly established facility, we’re building a team from the ground up—this is your chance to get in at the start and grow with us.

Reports directly to and works under the supervision of a Production Supervisor. The Reconditioning Technician operates various hand tools and machinery as part of the production process to recondition Bearings, Wheelsets, Axles and Wheels components according to AAR and customer requirements.

Location:

Kansas City, MO

Req  

• Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with Progress Rail safety and quality policies;
• Safely operate multiple machines and qualify on workstations;
• Monitor work to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements;
• Demonstrate proper PM inspection of the assigned machinery;
• Duties include dissemble, wash, inspect, repair, or assemble bearings and/or components related to rail services i.e. wheelsets, axles etc.;
• Works with new and used railroad bearings, new and used axles, new and used wheels;
• Operates lathes, grinders, presses, and other machines as assigned;
• Demonstrate the ability to use related tools and measuring devices and maintain quality standards;
• Demonstrate the ability to use specialized tools in metric or standard units;
• Maintain the required inspection data records for workstation;
• Must work independently with little/no supervisory oversight;
• May operate overhead cranes and forklifts as needed.

• High School education or GED required.

• Prefer 3‑6 months experience as a machine operator, will consider equivalent school/training;
• Must be able to perform quality inspections;
• Read precision instruments and gauges;
• Capable use of hand tools;
• Work around overhead cranes and mobile equipment;
• Work as an effective team member;
• Working safely is a condition of employment.

• 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.

Production – Hourly

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Railroad Equipment Manufacturing

Entry level

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