Maintenance Technician

Progress Rail

La Grange, Illinois

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SKILLS

Automation Systems, Building Systems, Carpentry, Caterpillar Equipment, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Construction, Cost Reporting, Electricity, Emergency Response, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Replacement, Facilities and Maintenance, General Handyperson, Groundskeeping, HVAC, Hand Tools, High School Diploma, Home Automation, Identify Issues, Inventory Reports, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance - HVAC, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Masonry, Mechanical Maintenance, Painting (Arts & Crafts), Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Plumbing, Preventative Maintenance, Property Maintenance, Pumps, Record Keeping, Safety Process, Time Management, Welding, Woodworking

LOCATION

La Grange, Illinois

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Today

PRS Facility Location
EMD LaGrange Bargaining Unit - 406
Job Purpose
The position's wage rate is $39/hr

Under general supervision by the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Technicians perform general facility maintenance and repair tasks of average to considerable difficulty to ensure that the facility remains in a presentable, operable and efficient condition.

Tasks include ensuring proper working condition of mechanical systems, assist electricians, welding, carpentry, and additional projects and general trades' tasks.

Req ID
12049BR
Company Description
Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation-driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company's products are in operation across more than 100 countries-powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail-they are making history every day.
Education / Training
• High school diploma or equivalent GED required;
• Completion of a skilled trades apprenticeship preferred;
• Millwright experience in manufacturing corporation preferred.
• Specialized training in a facility maintenance or technical related field preferred;

Job Title
Maintenance Technician
City
La Grange
Key Job Elements
• The Maintenance Technician duties are focused in historical skilled trades crafts;
• Ensure compliance to Caterpillar values in action for all work activities;
• Consistently meet and/or exceed customer expectations by working with a sense of urgency in the performance of all tasks to assure timely completion with a high regard to quality;
• Perform Preventative Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance on a wide range of facility systems including, but not limited to, pumps, motors, filtering devices, air conditioning and heating equipment and other mechanical devices which requires the ability to grasp, hold, bend and twist a wide range of tools, equipment and materials;
• Respond to emergency requests for repair services, diagnoses problems and either immediately make repairs or call on supervision for additional assistance or direction;
• Operate a wide variety of hand tools and powered equipment used in the maintenance of the facility such as saws, drills, torches, sanders, cutters, grinders and other maintenance equipment;
• Perform basic plumbing, electrical, painting, masonry, welding, carpentry, dry wall and other trades related tasks;
• Schedule and monitor the facility Building Automation System (BAS). Make adjustments to thermostats, Variable Air Volume (VAV) boxes and other interior space controls on a regular basis to maintain a comfortable and efficiently maintained environment;
• Perform regular scheduled filter replacement for all building systems;
• Complete maintenance service requests and preventative maintenance in a timely manner. Recommend repairs needed on equipment and facility structures. Prepare and submit time, material and cost reports;
• Accurately maintain maintenance/repair records, inventory logs and replacement schedules for equipment and supplies in the company CMMS or other logs as directed;
• Maintain work area and associated storage in a neat and orderly manner;
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in general facility maintenance, construction, as a Handyman or a related field;
• Proficiency in multiple skilled crafts such as rigging, welding, woodworking, drywall, minor plumbing, minor electrical, painting, tile work, HVAC, mechanical repairs;
• Shall be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in performing temporary and permanent repairs on a variety of building areas;
• Operational characteristics, services and activities of building maintenance programs including mechanical, welding, painting, carpentry, dry wall, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, grounds keeping, machinery and masonry work;
• Proper use and maintenance of hand and power tools;
• Applicable safety rules and procedures;
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