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Progress Rail

Integrated provider of locomotives, railcars, infrastructure

CNC Machinist - Milling

Full-Time
£41k - £44.1k/yr
Mid
Sandiacre, UK
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About the job

Requirements
  • Previous experience in the manufacturing industry, preferably in a medium-to-heavy manufacturing environment.
  • CNC milling experience with programming capability.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings.
  • Awareness of safety legislation and quality procedures, including ISO 9001.
  • Attention to detail.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure the correct grade of rail is used for each job as described on cutting sheets.
  • Follow route-card instructions and read engineering drawings.
  • Identify and load the correct tools, including changing inserts and indexable tooling.
  • Load and unload rails to the machine using internal cranes and a sideloader; perform tandem lifting and banksman duties as required.
  • Load, back up, and edit programs.
  • Use grinders, belt sanders, other power tools, templates, gauges, and probing cycles.
  • Ensure the machine is programmed with the correct process data for each rail.
  • Train new operatives when required.
  • Meet safety requirements and follow company procedures and applicable legislation, including correct personal protective equipment and housekeeping.
  • Report accidents and near-miss incidents in accordance with procedures.
  • Communicate with the following shift through the logbook and during shift changeover.
  • Meet and continually improve quality standards.
Desired Qualifications
  • Manufacturing experience in a medium-to-heavy manufacturing environment.

About the company

Progress Rail supplies a broad range of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for the global rail industry. Its offerings include advanced EMD locomotives and engines, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signaling systems, rail welding and maintenance-of-way equipment, along with locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support, and recycling operations. The company works by providing integrated products and services that cover design, manufacture, maintenance, and parts supply, enabling customers to operate rail networks efficiently. What sets Progress Rail apart is its scale as a Caterpillar company and its position as one of the largest diversified providers in the field, delivering end-to-end solutions with global reach, 24/7 customer support, and deep industry expertise. Its goal is to sustain the movement of goods and people for generations to come by delivering reliable, high-quality solutions that support the ongoing needs of the rail industry.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Boaz, Alabama

Founded

1983

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What believers are saying

  • May 2026 Railmonitor partnership adds predictive monitoring to Progress Rail's infrastructure portfolio.
  • CPKC's 65-locomotive order validates fuel-saving Tier 4 and Talos demand in 2026.
  • VLI's 10-year maintenance agreement extends recurring revenue across Brazil's Northern Corridor.

What critics are saying

  • Wabtec settlement in February 2026 confirms years of hostile supplier litigation.
  • Norfolk Southern deliveries start 2027, leaving execution risk across a three-year modernization program.
  • If locomotive interoperability disputes return, Progress Rail's rival platform access weakens sales and services.

What makes Progress Rail unique

  • Caterpillar-backed Progress Rail spans locomotives, trackwork, signaling, aftermarket parts, and recycling.
  • January 2026 CPKC order pairs 65 Tier 4 locomotives with Talos energy management.
  • March 2026 Norfolk Southern deal modernizes 96 locomotives into AC-traction SD70ICC units.

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Benefits

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Gym Membership

Performance Bonus