9179BR

　　PRS Facility Location:

　　Winston Salem, NC - 329

　　Job Purpose:

　　• Benefits start on your first day!

　　• Monthly production bonus program!

　　• Employee Referral Bonus Program!

　　• 401k - 100% Company match up to 6%!

　　• Work in a state-of-the-art, clean facility with a climate-controlled environment!

　　Set up, operate and adjust all machines and equipment in a computer controlled manufacturing system equipped with a supervisory control which integrates all machine controllers and programmable controllers within the system. Will also lead team in machining operations with responsibility for problem solving and escalation needed to meet customer order and business requirements. May also be required to operate manual machines such as lathes and grinders.

　　Req ID:

　　9179BR

　　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.

　　Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .

　　Education / Training:

　　• Requires HS Diploma or GED;

　　• 2-5 years of experience and Technical Certifications

　　Job Title:

　　Machinist III

　　City:

　　Winston Salem

　　Key Job Elements:

　　• Perform machining operations using standard work documents, blueprints, safe job procedures, and visual aids within Takt time. This will require extensive problem solving skills to properly assess and compensate for variations due to incoming part quality, process variations, process changes, engineering changes and part shortages;

　　• Operate and troubleshoot machine cell automation;

　　• Performs quality inspections, charts quality data. Monitor quality trends. This will require extensive problem solving skills to properly assess and compensate for variations due to incoming part quality, process variations, process changes, engineering changes and part shortages;

　　• Assist production supervisor in scheduling manufacturing cells;

　　• Review machine analytics and conduct RCCA to improve machine in-cycle time;

　　• Update team metrics and production goals;

　　• Determine work cell priorities;

　　• Meet daily/weekly/monthly production targets;

　　• Solve team problems using advanced problem solving techniques;

　　• Escalate issues to production supervisor as needed;

　　• Lead team in problem solving activities;

　　• Perform rework without standard work documents as needed;

　　• Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives and provide feedback in areas of quality, safety, velocity, and cost;

　　• Maintain and conduct preventive maintenance on machines. Check air pressures, oil levels and perform minimal maintenance to correct issues;

　　• Transport very heavy loads with crane, power pusher, or electric pallet jack;

　　• Drive 5S adherence and complete 5S audits;

　　• Lead and participate in 5packs for safety investigations;

　　• Conduct Standard Work audits;

　　• Drive adherence to start-of-shift checklists;

　　• Cross train and ensure that operator training is conducted in a timely fashion;

　　• Other duties as assigned.

　　Region:

　　North Carolina

　　Qualifications and Experience:

　　The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the essential functions of the job:

　　• PC literate, Blue Print Reading, Geometry and/or trigonometry experience required;

　　• Possess high level of Machining aptitude;

　　• Extensive problem solving skills required;

　　• Must be able to lead a team in a production environment;

　　• Must be a self-starter and ability to demonstrate strong initiative. Capable of interpreting technical instructions, dealing with large degrees of variation with part and process consistency while delivering the highest levels of quality components;

　　• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be working near moving mechanical parts, overhead cranes and lift truck traffic.

　　The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met successfully to perform the essential functions of the job:

　　• Requires long periods of standing, reaching and using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;

　　• Requires frequent walking up and down floor to platforms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl inside the product as required;

　　• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds;

　　• Metatarsal safety shoes are required as well as safety glasses.

　　EEO:

　　Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

　　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.

　　Job Category:

　　Production - Hourly

　　Work Location Options:

　　Winston Salem NC

　　State::

　　North Carolina