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Maintenance Technician-March 2024
Reading
Mar 29, 2026
About Maintenance Technician

  9140BR

  PRS Facility Location:

  Reading, PA Trackworks - 443

  Job Purpose:

  Quarterly production bonus $200-$500, and full benefits from day one!!!

  Starting pay is based on experience

  Requires the ability to work overtime based on work demands.

  Req ID:

  9140BR

  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:

  • Associates or Vocational degree in a mechanical or electrical field or industrial maintenance or a combination of education and experience.

  Job Title:

  Maintenance Technician

  City:

  Reading

  Key Job Elements:

  • Perform emergency/reactive repairs of production equipment and conduct follow-up evaluations to assess effectiveness of repair;

  • Maintain equipment according to Preventative Maintenance program and maintenance work orders;

  • Responsible for facility maintenance;

  • Complete and submit maintenance documentation and issue new improvement opportunities for review;

  • Provide ideas and solutions to unplanned equipment downtime through design change, inspection techniques or conditional monitoring;

  • Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic controls;

  • Read and understand equipment manuals, design drawings and electrical schematics to complete reactive and preventative maintenance;

  • Assist in 5S to optimize productivity and sustain a safe and efficient working environment;

  • Comply with all plant safety, OSHA and environmental regulations.

  Qualifications and Experience:

  • 5-years minimum experience;

  • Industrial maintenance;

  • 5-years minimum industrial electrical experience;

  • Automotive experience with tow motors, trucks, heavy equipment a plus;

  • Exp. Reading and understanding blueprints, manuals, Electrical schematics etc.;

  • PLC Exp. is a plus;

  • Experience with plumbing, pipe fitting, pneumatics, hydraulics, welding and basic carpentry;

  • Good communication skills;

  • Strong work ethics;

  • Availability to work independently of others;

  • Strong trouble shooting skills mechanical/electrical.

  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:

  PRS Cleveland Trackworks

  State::

  Pennsylvania

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