About the business

Progress Rail Australia, 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 Electrical Fitter - Traction is responsible for overhauling electrical rotating machines, locomotive traction motors and alternators as well as fault finding & testing all types of electrical rotating machines.

Specific responsibilities

• Overhauling electrical rotating machines.
• Overhauling medium to large AC/DC drive motors.
• Overhauling AC/DC traction motors locomotive and OHV.
• Overhauling traction alternators locomotive and OHV.
• Fault finding and testing all types of electrical rotating machines.
• Combo and Traction wheelset overhauls.

About you

• Sound mechanical and electrical experience.
• Ability to work unsupervised and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to fault find and utilize trouble shooting skills.
• Proven ability to organize and prioritise takes, be flexible and resourceful, proactive and professional in manner with a high degree of initiative.
• Ability and willingness to further your knowledge and skills with additional training.
• Able to work shifts and overtime as required.
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills and experience

• Electrical Licence
• Trade qualifications (Electrical or suitably related disciplines).
• Previous experience working within a heavy maintenance/ asset management environment preferred but not essential.
• Certified competency with high risk work (Dogging, Crane & Forklift) would be advantageous but not essential.
• Rewinding experience would be highly regarded.
• Experience with dynamic balancing.

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 PPE & uniforms provided.
• On site canteen.
• Tool Allowance.

About Our Process
At Progress Rail, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the 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 & alcohol testing and / or reference checks.

If you are wanting to grow in a dynamic company that caters to a great work life balance, come work for us.

We look forward to hearing from you.