2nd Shift Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company
Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on manufacturing equipment, repairs, and documentation.
8 days ago ago
$24 - $39
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Cleveland, OH
Onsite
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Locomotive and railcar repair
Engineering & Track Services
Signal design, installation & maintenance
Trackwork & infrastructure services
Rail welding services
Parts supply & aftermarket support
Maintenance‑of‑Way equipment services
Recycling services
Sector Specialisms
Railroad
Transit Systems
Infrastructure
Rolling Stock
Heavy Haul Railways
Transit Railways
Locomotive Engines
Trackwork
Role
What you would be doing
preventive maintenance
equipment diagnostics
emergency repairs
facility maintenance
5s optimization
documentation
- Maintain equipment according to Preventative Maintenance program and maintenance work orders;
- Comply with all plant safety, OSHA and environmental regulations.
- Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic controls;
- Responsible for facility maintenance;
- Perform emergency/reactive repairs of production equipment and conduct follow-up evaluations to assess effectiveness of repair;
- Provide ideas and solutions to unplanned equipment downtime through design change, inspection techniques or conditional monitoring;
- Assist in 5S to optimize productivity and sustain a safe and efficient working environment;
- Complete and submit maintenance documentation and issue new improvement opportunities for review;
What you bring
industrial maintenance
welding
5+ years
associate degree
problem solving
computer skills
- Strong attention to detail;
- Ability to follow written work instructions.
- Willingness to learn new techniques, processes and procedures;
- High diploma or equivalent plus work experience.
- Read and understand equipment manuals, design drawings and electrical schematics to complete reactive and preventative maintenance;
- History of strong problem solving and continuous improvements;
- Competence in computer skills;
- Knowledge and familiarity with mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment;
- Proven industrial maintenance experience;
- Associates or Vocational degree in a mechanical or electrical field or industrial maintenance or a combination of education and experience.
- Ability to work in a highly responsive manner and ensure production schedules are met;
- Proven fabrication and welding experience;
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form, with operators, supervisors, and managers;
- 5+ years of manufacturing/maintenance experience;
- Able to identify and requisition replacement parts;
- Willingness to support maintenance activities on other shifts and on weekends as production schedules require;
- Strong communication skills;
- Education Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation
- Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
- 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
- Paid Holidays
- Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
- Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time-Off (PTO)
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Employee Assistance Plan
Information not given or found
Interview process
Information not given or found
Visa SponsorshipInformation not given or found
Security clearanceInformation not given or found
People also searched
Welding Engineer Jobs in Cleveland United StatesMechanic Jobs in Cleveland United StatesWelder Jobs in Cleveland United StatesEquipment Engineer Jobs in Cleveland United StatesMechanical Technician Jobs in Cleveland United StatesProduction Engineer Jobs in Cleveland United StatesIndustrial Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Cleveland United StatesMaintenance Technician Jobs in Cleveland United States
Company
Overview
- Operates as a pioneer in rail transport, offering comprehensive solutions across the rail industry.
- Provides cutting-edge locomotive, railcar, and track services to railroads and industries globally.
- Designs and manufactures advanced locomotives, signaling systems, and specialized rail components.
- Key projects encompass freight and passenger systems, including custom-engineered solutions and maintenance.
- Recognized for combining robust technology with extensive rail network experience.
- Expands its global reach through Caterpillar's resources to create innovative rail solutions.
- Maintains strong positions in both freight and passenger rail markets, emphasizing reliability and efficiency.
- Ensures high standards of quality and safety in all operations, focusing on continuous improvement.
75% Recycled Inputs
Recycled Material Usage
This company uses 75% of its inputs for new rail products from recycled material.
10+ Years Extended Life
Locomotive Life Extension
The company extends the life of locomotives through modernization, rebuilding, overhauling, and repowering.
- Sustainability is part of who we are and what we do every single day.
- Reconditioning or repairing freight cars and components to optimize asset lifecycle.
- End‑of‑life locomotives and railcars are recycled through comprehensive scrap management.
- SkyTrim OEM remanufacturing program reduces the need for new products through reuse.
30% Emission Cut
GHG Reduction Target
Commitment to reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 30% from 2018 to 2030.
50% Landfill Reduction
Waste Management Goal
Aim to reduce landfill intensity by 50% from 2018 to 2030.
75% GHG Savings
Rail Freight Efficiency
Rail freight operations use up to 75% less GHG per ton compared to truck transport.
82% COâ‚‚ Reduction
Manufacturing Efficiency
Progress Rail rebuilds have reduced COâ‚‚ emissions from manufacturing by 82%.
- All new products through 2030 will be more sustainable than previous generation
- Testing high-level renewable fuel blends (up to 100% bio-based diesel) with CN partnership
- Developing and deploying battery-electric and hybrid locomotives (including zero-exhaust battery switcher, mainline hybrid and EMD Joule)
- Contracts to supply zero-exhaust battery locos to Pacific Harbor Line, BNSF and Aurizon
- Net-zero target aligned with Caterpillar: double-checked parent’s net-zero ambition (Cat targets net-zero operations by…)
23%
Global workforce gender split
Approximately 23% of the global workforce is women, reflecting the current gender distribution across operations.
2030
Women in salaried roles target
Aim to increase representation of women in salaried roles by 2030, aligning with broader diversity goals.
- Shares global DEI strategy with no site-specific breakdown.
- No gender statistics publicly disclosed at the Progress Rail level.
Kablio AIIf you're someone who helps build and power the world (or dreams to), Kablio AI is your pocket-sized recruiter that gets you hired.
Copyright © 2025 Kablio