Location: Muncie,IN, USA
**10066BR**
**PRS Facility Location:**
Muncie, IN Locomotive - 293
**Job Purpose:**
Following written and visual instructions, Assemblers use electrical and mechanical knowledge and skills to assemble locomotive parts and components. Operations include wiring, mechanical assembly, fabricating, and repair work.
**Req ID:**
10066BR
**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:**
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
**Job Title:**
Assembler III
**City:**
Muncie
**Key Job Elements:**
- Run wiring throughout cab unit and underframe;
- Measure, cut, and lug wires to proper length;
- Evaluate continuity of wires and cables;
- Fit, assemble, connect and install system components;
- Use stripping and crimping pliers, voltmeters, jigs, measurement instruments, hand and power tools;
- Align major components;
- Assist welders with prep, repair, and grinding weld spatter;
- Mask locomotives for paint;
- Utilize computer to access instructional documents.
Essential and Physical Activities:
- Strength - Must be able to lift and carry up to 35lbs, push and pull up to 50lb;
- Motion - Constant walking Frequent and sustained bending, crouching, stopping, kneeing, squatting and overhead reaching and climbing ladders;
- Vision/Hearing Requirements - Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and hear audible alarms;
- Work Environment - Works on varied surfaces, concrete floors, and gravel, rail car and locomotive floors. Works at varied heights from floor level to tops of locomotives. Work in confined spaces. Non-temperature control environment, all weather conditions with high noise and high dust levels;
- Emotional Demands - Due to the working environment, noise, dust, personal protective equipment, employee must be comfortable working alone;
- Safety - Safety Sensitive positions because it works in and around active tracks, rail cars, locomotives, and other moving equipment. Employee must abide by all safety protocols, health/medical screenings and utilize all required PPE. Included but not limited to metatarsal boots, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, aprons, ear protection, etc.
**Qualifications and Experience:**
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, wire running lists, blueprints;
- Ability to use various hand and power tools and measuring devices;
- Ability to work in a Windows environment to look up assembly instructions/reference documents;
- Safety- and quality-focused;
- Continuous improvement-oriented.
**EEO:**
Equal Opportunity Employer - Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
**Benefits:**
+ 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._
**Job Category:**
Production - Hourly
**State::**
Indiana