Maintenance Mechanic

**Job Purpose**
- Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep heavy equipment, mechanical equipment, or the structure of an establishment in repair. Duties may involve welding; machining; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new parts or equipment.**Req ID**
- 9229BR

**City**
- Albertville

**State**:

- Alabama

**Company Description**
- Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success
- As a Caterpillar company, 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 customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive 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 their needs.**Key Job Elements**
- Maintenance on heavy mobile equipment to include the welding of the shear head;
- Keep all equipment operational to ensure no production interruptions;
- Focus on continuous improvements to increase reliability and productivity of equipment;
- Track equipment downtime;
- Order, as needed, all maintenance parts necessary for daily repairs and large projects;
- Installation of new equipment;
- Perform preventative maintenance as scheduled;
- Fill out work orders correctly.

**Education / Training**
- High School diploma or equivalent required;
- Vocational welding school certification or minimum 2 years on the job experience preferred.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Vast knowledge with regards to welding;
- Must have understanding of work practices;
- Able to multi-task and work with mínimal supervision;
- Previous machining experience preferred;
- Ability to read precision gauges and instruments;
- Ability to read and understand mechanical maintenance manuals;
- Experience with heavy mobile equipment maintenance;
- Able to interact with supervisor and operators;
- Strength - Position requires lifting of 50lbs. Requires stamina and strength to work in tight and confined spaces while repairing locomotive or locomotive components;
- Motion - Position requires standing majority of the day. Occasional sitting, frequent walking, climbing of steps and stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; reaching with hands & arms; using hands to finger, handle or feel objects, and tools or controls;
- Vision/Hearing Requirements - Position is exposed to high levels of noise and vibration from using tools. Specific vision abilities include long & short distance sight, depth perception & focusing. The use of proper PPE is required. The position requires the ability to read QWI and schematics and understand instructions;
- Emotional Demands - Employee is expected to work and cooperate as part of team in order to meet production requirements;
- Safety - Position is safety sensitive, as it requires working in and around live tracks and operation and repair of heavy equipment. Position requires strict adherence to safety policies (i.e. blue flag) and use of all PPE.

**Benefits**
- Progress Rail offers an excellent total compensation package,* including competitive salary, paid time off for vacation and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance and flexible spending accounts. Relocation assistance may be available for some positions.
- *Benefits eligibility differs by job position and employment status - governing plan documents control such benefits._**EEO**
- Equal Opportunity Employer - Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities**Job Category**
- Production - Hourly

**PRS Facility Location**
- Albertville, AL (PRSC Corp HQ) - 001