Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company ยท 22 hours ago
CNC Technician
Winston-Salem, NC
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expProgress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, is a leader in the rail industry, providing a comprehensive portfolio of railroad products and services. The CNC Technician is responsible for programming and operating CNC machinery, ensuring compliance with safety policies and quality standards while training others and maintaining equipment.
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Responsibilities
Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with PR safety policies
Program CNC machines to perform the task needed and monitor work to ensure compliance. This is to include setting and adjusting mills and lathes, hobbs and shapers, setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and calculating requirements
Train others on the proper setup and operation of machines in a safe and efficient manner
Operate multiple machines simultaneously as assigned
Maintain specifications and make adjustments as needed by observing, drilling, grooving and cutting, including turning, facing, tapping operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance
Troubleshoot programs, issues and perform routine and minor maintenance. Submit work orders for the maintenance requirements
Read blueprints or job orders to determine process specifications and tooling instructions
Follows reporting and recordkeeping procedures, and report problems to supervisor or lead
Works with QA and Engineering for problem solving initiatives
Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to management
Use precision gauges and instruments such as micrometers to determine and follow product specifications
Qualification
Required
5+ Years of CNC Operator experience or Technical Degree
Previous experience working in a continuous improvement culture of Lean manufacturing
Prior experience using precision instruments and gauges
Basic computer skills
Mechanical and technical aptitude and capacity
Preferred
Design/Programming knowledge with NX or other programming softwares
Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, ISO 9001
Knowledge of CNC program code
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, bills of material, and inspection documents to machine parts
Benefits
401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Plan
Education Assistance Program
Employee Recognition Programs
Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
Company
Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company
Our team creates lifelong customer relationships, supplying comprehensive rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for the global rail industry and setting the standard for excellence.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2010-06-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Paul Denton
SVP International Sales
Recent News
2025-08-13
2025-06-11
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