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Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!\nAs a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail 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 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 their needs.\nLearn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com.\n\nKey Job Elements\nMinimum duties and responsibilities\n\nInspect Inbound Draft Gears for signs of distress, fire damage, missing, broken, lose or cracked housing;\nDisassemble Draft Gear for thorough inspecting and routing;\nBring all weld specifications back to tolerance by welding department;\nPaint Draft Gear housing;\nRe assemble Draft Gear parts with new or requalified/reconditioned internal parts;\nAfter inspection, Draft Gear is moved to test, to comply with AAR requirements;\nWhen completed place Draft Gear on Pallet with strap and wrap;\nPrepare to ship.\n\nEducation / Training\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent.\n\nQualifications and Experience\nAbility to communicate effectively to include reading and writing in English;\nMechanical aptitude and ability to read precision instruments and gauges;\nUnderstand technical drawings and work instructions;\nCapable of using hand and power tools, including Pneumatic tools;\nWork around and operate overhead cranes;\nVisual Acuity.\n\nBenefits\nCompetitive Salary\n401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)\nMedical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance\nSupplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money\nFlexible Spending Accounts\nPaid Vacation\nPaid Holidays\nPaid Time-Off (PTO)\nEmployee Assistance Plan\nEducation Assistance Program\nEmployee Recognition Programs\nSite specific Production and Incentive Plans\nSite specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans\nSite Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs\n\nBenefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.\nEEO\nEqual Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities\n\nJob Category\nProduction - Hourly\nPRS Facility Location\nRoanoke, VA Draft Gears Shop - 163","company":"Progress Rail","rawCompany":"progress rail","city":"Roanoke","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:27:05.732Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-2023.00","title":"Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers","slug":"electromechanical-equipment-assemblers"},{"code":"51-2092.00","title":"Team Assemblers","slug":"team-assemblers"},{"code":"51-2031.00","title":"Engine and Other Machine Assemblers","slug":"engine-and-other-machine-assemblers"}],"industries":[{"code":"336510","title":"Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing","slug":"railroad-rolling-stock-manufacturing"},{"code":"333612","title":"Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing","slug":"speed-changer-industrial-high-speed-drive-and-gear-manufacturing"},{"code":"336350","title":"Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing","slug":"motor-vehicle-transmission-and-power-train-parts-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Draft Gear Assembler","description":"Job Purpose\nTo requalify draft gears with disassemble and assembly processes meeting AAR specifications.\n\nReq ID\n9408BR\nCity\nRoanoke\nState:\nVirginia\nCompany Description\nRailroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!\nAs a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail 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 railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. 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