• Job Description

  Req#: 10777BR

  Job Purpose

  Provide a student pursuing an undergraduate degree or in a graduate program with practical work experience to supplement an academic field of study. Position would normally be a temporary assignment to be utilized during student’s vacation period. Work involves a substantial variety of administrative and technical duties with instruction from supervisor.
  
  

  Req ID

  10777BR

  City

  Peru

  State:

  Indiana

  Company Description

  Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, 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 cradle-to-grave 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 all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.
  

  Key Job Elements

  • Complete assignments within a department or activity which utilizes the employee’s academic discipline;
  • Assist in improving the remanufacturing process;
  • Develop and present project analyses;
  • Maintain reports for management review;
  • Application of statistics to problem solving;
  • Work cooperatively and efficiently with other personnel;
  • Work with product design engineers to develop and implement reliability-based verification artifacts;
  • Adaptability and flexibility to work in a dynamic environment.
  • Performs additional job-related duties as assigned.
  • Frequent contact with others outside the work group;
  • Work is conducted in a manufacturing environment;
  • Travel as required to fulfill work assignments (will vary).
  
  

  Education / Training

  Required:
  • Enrolled in a BS Engineering program.
  
  

  Qualifications and Experience

  • Have completed Sophomore year in Engineering degree program;
  • Strong interpersonal skills including working in a cross-functional team environment;
  • Understanding of problem solving, root cause analysis and experience with segregating reliability failures from manufacturing defects and misdiagnosis.
  • Microsoft Office skills required.
  
  
  Essential and Physical Activities Functions:
  • Strength – Position requires lifting of 50lbs. Requires stamina and strength to work in tight and confined spaces while installing or repair machinery and components;
  • Motion –Position requires standing the majority of the day. Frequent walking, squatting, kneeling, and climbing of steps and stairs;
  • Vision/Hearing Requirements – Exposed to high levels of noise and vibration from using tools. Position is exposed to cutting torches and welding operations. The use of proper PPE is required. The Position requires the ability to read QWI and schematics and understand instructions;
  • Work Environment – Position can be located inside or outside, dependent on situation. When inside, the employees are subject to temperature extremes in non-temperature-controlled environments. When outside employees are subject to all weather elements. Employees will work with oils and other lubricants;
  • Emotional Demands – Expected to work and cooperate as part of team in order to meet production requirements;
  • Safety – Position is safety sensitive, as it requires working in and around live tracks and operation and repair of heavy equipment. Position requires strict adherence to safety policies (i.e., blue flag) and use of all PPE.
  
  
  The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required.

  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

  Administrative / Support / Communications

  PRS Facility Location

  Peru, IN (Life Rd) Loco Cmpts - 429

• About the company

  We have been at the forefront of railroad innovation since we led the switch from steam to diesel-electric more than 95 years ago. That blend of history and innovation still drives us today.

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