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. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with aftermarket parts and service support, have been our keys to success.

About the Role
An opportunity exists for a Fitter Machinist to join our team in Kewdale, WA. The facility offers excellent long term employment supplying to a stable industry and for team players who are interested in building a career path. We are a responsible employer with a focus on safety and quality of work and have a large group of long term employees. We encourage multiskilling and will provide crane, fork and first aid training as a first step. We strongly believe development of each team member is best for the individual , the team and builds a competitive business.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Work with a productive and highly successful team

Machine and Fit components into assemblies to high quality standards

Multitask within multi machine environment

Assist engineering team with new designs and appropriate feedbacks

Fitting tasks involve manual lifting

About you

Be prompt, reliable and work unsupervised after training

Personal dedication in producing work to a high level of quality

Honesty and Integrity

Trade Qualified

Attention to detail and ability to work in a team environment

Positive can-do attitude and reliable employment history

Skills and Experience

Must have minimum 2 years of Fitter/Machinist experience in Mig Welding

Hands on experience of manual machines like Saw, Lathe, Milling, Drilling and pneumatic/electrical hand tools essential.

Welding experience preferred but not essential.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work to the instructions.

Ability to use measuring instruments

Heavy component fitting and machining experience preferred but not essential

Experience of operating forklift and overhead crane preferred but not essential. Training will be provided to successful candidate

What we offer:

Opportunities for growth and career development.

Access to mentoring programs.

All uniforms and PPE provided.

Opportunities for ongoing training to increase your skill set.

Competitive starting rate.

Great work life balance.

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 supportive team in a stable industry, please apply.