Progress Rail

Integrated provider of locomotives, railcars, infrastructure

Machine Shop Technician

Precision Machining & ToolmakingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeQueensferry, South Queensferry, UK£33.5kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Maths-based mechanical aptitude is required.
Experience driving a side loader is required.
Ability to work with minimal supervision is required.

Responsibilities

Operate manual machining equipment, preferably horizontal machines.
Interpret design drawings and dimensions using mathematical skills.
Maintain and promote a safe, tidy working environment in accordance with company and legislative requirements.
Operate in accordance with the Company Quality Assurance System and help improve or develop processes.
Solve production problems and continuously improve operational areas.
Structure and prioritize work logically and orderly to achieve business and personal objectives.
Follow Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures.
Use the Time & Attendance systems accurately.
Respond professionally and innovatively to internal and external customer needs while maintaining quality standards.
Be aware of and actively reduce the team's rate of non-conforming errors.
Maintain work-in-progress and stock areas under a clean-as-you-go policy.
Ensure plant and equipment are safely maintained and fit for purpose, reporting and resolving defects.
Be willing to train in other production areas.
Adhere to safety, health, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.
Work additional hours when reasonably required.
Promote and adhere to the Values in Action.
Complete other duties reasonably assigned by management.

Job Description

As a Machine Shop Technician you will be required to:

Operate manual machining preferably on horizontal machines
Interpret design drawings and design dimensions, utilising strong mathematical skills.
Maintain and promote a safe and tidy working environment in accordance with company and legislative requirements.
Operate in accordance with the Company Quality Assurance System and help to improve/develop processes.
Solve production problems and continuously improve in all areas of operation.
Structure and prioritise work in a logical and orderly manner to achieve business & personal objectives.
Work within Health, Safety & Environmental procedures
Ensure the accurate use of the Time & Attendance systems
Respond professionally and innovatively to satisfy the needs of internal and external customers, ensuring that quality standards are never conceded.
Be aware, and actively reduce the incident rate, of Non-Conforming errors within the team
Create a “Clean-as-you-go” policy and maintains W.I.P. and stock areas
Ensure plant and equipment is maintained safely and fit for purpose, reporting and resolving defects
Willingness to be trained in other production areas
Adhere to safety, health, environmental and quality policies and procedures
Flexible and willing to work additional hours where reasonably required
Promote and adhere to the ‘Values in Action’.
Complete any other duties as deemed reasonable by management

Qualifications

Maths-based mechanical aptitude
Experience driving a side loader
Team player
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Results focused
Ability to work under pressure to set deadlines
Ability to work with minimal supervision

Additional Information

Up to £33,500 DOE (including shift allowance)
Tailored training to help you learn and develop
Company funded external qualifications (where relevant to the role)
Company pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
Life assurance cover 3.5 x salary
Employee Assistance Programme

About the Company

Progress Rail

Integrated provider of locomotives, railcars, infrastructure

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: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Boaz, AL
Founded: 1983

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