About the business

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with aftermarket parts and service support, have been our keys to success.

About the role

The position of Boilermaker forms a key component of the Progress Rail Service team in Redbank. This will join a growing team within the locomotives department conducting overhaul and repairs.

About you

• Experienced Boilermaker with fabrication experience.
• Experience medium/heavy fabrication work is desirable.
• Welding quality of high standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Understanding of AUS Standard Welding Codes.
• Problem solving skills and attention to detail with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to further your knowledge and skills with additional training.
• High level record keeping ability.
• Ability to work shifts and overtime as required.

Skills and experience

• Trade qualifications.
• Locomotive experience advantageous but not essential. We are willing to train the right candidate.
• Previous experience working within a heavy maintenance/ asset management environment preferred but not essential.
• Certified competency as a forklift operator, overhead crane driver would be advantageous but not essential.

What we offer

• Competitive starting rate with opportunities to increase based on skill set and/or length of service.
• Work a 9 day fortnight with a Rostered Day Off.
• Great work life balance with our Monday to Friday work week.
• 12% superannuation.
• Access to overtime.
• Opportunities for ongoing training to increase your skill set.
• Secure on site parking.
• All uniforms and PPE provided.
• On site canteen.
• Tool Allowance

About Our Process

At Progress Rail, we are committed to employing individuals who align with our Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing and/or reference checks.

If you are ready for a new opportunity and would like to join a growing vibrant team, please apply.

We look forward to hearing from you.