**10441BR** **PRS Facility Location:** Winston Salem, NC - 329 **Job Purpose:** **• Benefits start on your first day!** **• Monthly production bonus program!** **• Work in a state-of-the-art, clean facility with a climate-controlled environment!** CNC Technician - is primarily responsible for programming and operating CNC (Computer numerical control) machinery. This process is used to run many different types of machinery, including shapers, hobbs, lathes, and mills. This machinery cuts, drills, grinds and shapes a variety of metals. **Req ID:** 10441BR **Company Description:** Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube. **Education / Training:** • Specific site qualifications and progression may apply, consult with local team; • 5+ Years of CNC Operator experience or Technical Degree. **Job Title:** CNC Technician **City:** Winston Salem **Key Job Elements:** • 2nd shift position supporting East side operations; • 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. **Region:** North Carolina **Qualifications and Experience:** Required: • 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. Essential and Physical Activities Functions: • Strength – Position requires lifting of 35lbs. Requires stamina and strength to work in tight and confined spaces while installing or repair machinery and components; • Motion – Position requires standing majority of the day. Frequent walking, squatting, kneeling and climbing of steps and stairs; • Emotional Demands – Employee is expected to work and cooperate as part of team in order to meet production requirements; • Safety – Position is safety sensitive as it requires working in and around live operation and repair of heavy equipment. Position requires strict adherence to safety policies and use of all PPE. **EEO:** Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities **Benefits:** + Competitive Salary + 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 _*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits._ **Job Category:** Production - Hourly **Work Location Options:** Winston Salem NC **State::** North Carolina