Machine Operator

3 weeks ago


Peru, United States Progress Rail Full time

**Job Purpose**
- Machine operators’ set-up, operate, and maintain machinery, usually in a manufacturing setting. They are responsible for ensuring the maintaining the machine and that it produces high quality products at or above capacity.

**Req ID**
- 9721BR

**Work Location Options**
- 429 - Peru

**City**
- Peru

**State**:

- Indiana

**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**
- A Machine Operator operates assigned machinery, monitors and optimizing efficiency, does basic maintenance to machines and performs quality checks;
- Performs all assigned machine shop operations;
- Set up and operates machines;
- Observe machine operations, detect work piece defects and make adjustments to machinery when necessary to improve performance;
- Operate machinery and equipment according to work instructions;
- Troubleshoot issues and perform routine and minor maintenance. Submit work orders for the maintenance requirements;
- Read blueprints or job orders to determine product specification and tooling instructions;
- Follows reporting and recordkeeping procedures, and report problems to supervisor;
- Clean machinery and maintain cleanliness in work area;
- Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to management;
- Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed safety procedures;
- Assists in other work areas as needed and directed by the department supervisor.

Advanced duties and responsibilities:

- Operate multiple machines simultaneously;
- Train others on the proper set and operation of machines in a safe and efficient manner;
- Forklift certified.

**Education / Training**
- Skill Level I -
5 years of experience, Technical or specific experience.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Prior work experience relevant to the position;
- Basic mathematical skills and proficiency in reading a tape measure;
- Read and interpret blueprints;
- Mechanical and technical aptitude and capacity.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions:

- Strength - Ability to lift up to 35lbs repeatedly;
- Motion - Employee will stand for majority of the shift, will kneel, squat and climb step multiple times throughout the day;
- Vision/Hearing Requirements - Must be able to hear and see parts as they are machined, looking and listening for deficiencies and machinery malfunctions. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and nonverbally;
- Work Environment - The majority of the time will be indoors, in non-temperature-controlled environments. Position is exposed to oils, lubricants and other substances used in the machining process;
- Emotional Demands - Position requires employees to be vigilant to ensure safety of everyone in the area. Requires decisions on the proper operation of machine;
- Safety - Position is a safety sensitive position. Position requires following all safety procedures, policies and PPE requirements such that include hand, head, eye, hand, ear and foot protection.

**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._

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

**PRS Facility Location**
- Peru, IN (Life Rd) Loco Cmpts - 429


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