Mechanic I, Prod

Progress Rail•Henderson, NV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Mechanic performs preventive maintenance on locomotive motors in accordance with AAR requirements, customer specifications, company guidelines, and checklists. The role involves inspecting, troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, rebuilding, and maintaining locomotive motors and related mechanical equipment while following safety policies and quality work instructions. The posting title is “Mechanic I, Prod,” although the opening description refers to a Production Mechanic II.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
3–5 years of mechanical experience.
Ability to read precision instruments and gauges.
Ability to use hand tools and power tools, including pneumatic tools.
Ability to work around overhead cranes and mobile equipment.
Ability to work on varied surfaces, including concrete floors, gravel, dirt, and railroad tracks.
Constant standing and walking; frequent bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and overhead reaching.
Ability to push or pull up to 150 pounds and carry up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Locomotive Electric Traction Motor experience.

Responsibilities

Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with Progress Rail safety policies.
Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair locomotive motors.
Qualify mechanical devices in operation.
Perform teardown, repair, replacement, rebuild, reassembly, installation, adjustment, alignment, and lubrication activities on mechanical equipment.
Measure with micrometers and other precision tools.
Operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
Complete production-related documents legibly and without error.
Consistently follow Quality Work Instructions.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

401(k) plan with up to 6% company match, immediate vesting, and no waiting period.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Supplemental accident, critical care, and hospital insurance.
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.