Car Repairer

**Job Purpose**
- Removal, fabrication, fitment and welding of railcar parts, components and structures.
- Starting pay at $19.00 / hour.

**Req ID**
- 9184BR

**Work Location Options**
- Wyoming

**City**
- Douglas

**State**:

- Wyoming

**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.**Key Job Elements**
- 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;
- Use oxy/fuel torch, arc welding equipment and power tools;
- Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with PRS safety policies;
- Perform all duties and responsibilities within time standards allowed.

**Education / Training**
- Prefer High School Education or GED.

**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;
- Frequent work below waist level and above shoulder level;
- Confined space work;
- Push/pull up to 50 lbs;
- Carrying up to 50 lbs.

**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._**EEO**
- Equal Opportunity Employer - Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities**Job Category**
- Production - Hourly

**PRS Facility Location**
- Bill, WY Freight Car Repair - 084