Multi-skilled Operative - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Progress Rail
Description
Are you interested in a job that will allow you to operate machinery, hand tools and plant equipment?As well as this you'll get involved in the assembly of railway crossings in accordance with relevant specifications.
We are looking for people with backgrounds/experience in engineering to join our fantastic team as multi-skilled operatives.
Job duties (Responsibilities and Accountabilities):
- To work under the direction of Team Leader/ Production Supervisor as required.
- Able to read and work to engineering drawings.
- Uses correct measuring tools for the task in hand (including tape, verniers, calipers, gauges and templates).
- Set and operate a number of power presses
- Safely operate a Flash-ButWelder once training has been given
- Assembles wing rails onto manganese steel crossings to correct tolerance with minimum supervision.
- Familiar with approved methods of gauging track.
- Uses hand grinding tools, such as angle grinders and die grinders.
- Assists with dispatch and other duties, when required.
- To assemble product and subcomponents as required
- Operates overhead cranes to move crossings and rails onto press and other machines
- Operate CNC profiler
- Use of band saws and circular rail saws
- Complies with safety, health, environmental and quality policies and procedures
Skills and Experience required:
- Awareness of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality issues
- Basic engineering qualification or experience
- Able to read and work to engineering drawings
- Certified qualification in slinging (desirable)
- Able to work under pressure to deadlines and targets
- Experience in the use of hand/power tools
The Company
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry.
The company provides advanced EMD locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signaling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.
Progress Rail's deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions.With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
£27,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Onsite parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Work Location:
In person
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