Machinist III

We are seeking a highly skilled Machinist III to join our team at Progress Rail Services. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and adjusting machines and equipment in a computer-controlled manufacturing system.

• Perform machining operations using standard work documents, blueprints, and safe job procedures.
• Operate and troubleshoot machine cell automation.
• Perform quality inspections, chart quality data, and monitor quality trends.
• Assist production supervisor in scheduling manufacturing cells.
• Review machine analytics and conduct RCCA to improve machine in-cycle time.
• Update team metrics and production goals.
• Determine work cell priorities.
• Meet daily/weekly/monthly production targets.
• Solve team problems using advanced problem-solving techniques.
• Escalate issues to production supervisor as needed.
• Lead team in problem-solving activities.
• Perform rework without standard work documents as needed.
• Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives and provide feedback in areas of quality, safety, velocity, and cost.
• Maintain and conduct preventive maintenance on machines.
• Transport very heavy loads with crane, power pusher, or electric pallet jack.
• Drive 5S adherence and complete 5S audits.
• Lead and participate in 5packs for safety investigations.
• Conduct Standard Work audits.
• Drive adherence to start-of-shift checklists.
• Cross-train and ensure that operator training is conducted in a timely fashion.

• PC literate, Blue Print Reading, Geometry, and/or trigonometry experience required.
• Possess high-level Machining aptitude.
• Extensive problem-solving skills required.
• Must be able to lead a team in a production environment.
• Must be a self-starter and ability to demonstrate strong initiative.

• 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