Car Key Cutter Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Purpose
Removal, fabrication, fitment and welding of railcar parts, components and structures.
Starting pay at $21.00/hr - Opportunity to take skills tests for pay raises at $0.25 each. (Six tests in first 90 days)
**$3,000 In First Year Bonuses**
Company Description
Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation-driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company's products are in operation across more than 100 countries-powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail-they are making history every day.
Key Job Elements
• Removal, fabrication, fitment and welding of railcar parts, components and structures;
• Repair or replace worn mechanical components;
• Fabricate, assemble or disassemble manufactured products;
• Read blueprints, technical drawings, tape measure;
• Read and understand work order and record repairs correctly;
• Understand service and repair manuals and apply constraints to repairs and modifications being performed;
• Use oxy/fuel torch, arc welding equipment and power tools;
• Apply decals, stenciling and touch-up painting on railcars;
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with PRS safety policies;
• Perform all duties and responsibilities within time standards allowed.
Qualifications and Experience
• Mechanical aptitude;
• Read precision instruments and gauges;
• Work from blueprints and technical drawings;
• Capable use of hand and power tools, including pneumatic tools, cutting torches and welding machines;
• Work around and operate overhead cranes and mobile equipment;
• Work from heights over 6';
• Work on varied surfaces (concrete floors, gravel, rail car floors);
• Constant standing, walking;
• Frequent bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, squatting, overhead reaching, climbing ladders;
• Must be able to push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs.
*Must have a valid drivers license*
Essential and Physical Activities Functions
• Strength -
o Be able to push, pull or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Motion -
o Constant standing and walking;
o Frequent bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, squatting, overhead reaching, climbing ladders;
o Frequent work below waist level and above shoulder level.
• Vision/Hearing Requirements -
o High noise levels (above 85 decibels).
• Work Environment -
o Work from heights over 6";
o Work on varied surfaces (concrete floors, gravel, rail car floors);
o Work around and operate overhead cranes and mobile equipment.
• Emotional Demands -
o Must be able to work alone and in team setting.
• Safety -
o This is a safety Sensitive Positions. It requires work on and around rails and heavy equipment. This
Position requires strict adherence to safety policies (i.e blue flag) and use of all PPE requirements such
that include hand, head, eye, hand, ear and foot protection.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**

• 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.