Job Purpose

The Industrial, Manufacturing Maintenance Engineering Student Intern position should expect to learn multiple facets of office and shop floor engineering, type positions.

This can include administration, financial, engineering, and environmental /safety, IT and other projects. The student intern will leave this position with valuable skills and industry knowledge.

Req ID

10485BR

Work Location Options

Albertville

Region

Alabama

City

Albertville

State:

Alabama

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.

Key Job Elements

Key Job Elements Minimum Tasks/Skills:
• Strong knowledge of PC/data entry;
• Intermediate level skills of Microsoft Office (Excel / Word / PowerPoint);
• Familiar with CAD/3D modeling system.
• Familiar with various rotating, milling and other industrial Equipment

Education / Training

Qualifications, Experience, Education:
• Skill Level II – Freshman – Senior;
• Currently enrolled in a technical college or higher education program in the area of expertise assigned;
• High level computer skills (data entry, Microsoft Excel, database knowledge, coding, scripts).

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications, Experience, Education
• Skill Level I – Vocation Coop – Freshman/Sophomore;
• Skill Level II – Freshman – Senior;
• Skill Level III – Upper Classman – Graduate Student, STEM Emphasis;
• Currently enrolled in a technical college or higher education program in the area of expertise assigned;
• Familiarity with manufacturing environment;
• Ability to comfortably present to team members and other area leaders;
• Strong interpersonal / communication / prioritization skills are a must;
• Strong organizational skills.

Preferred Skills
• Industrial Engineering Tools – Time Studies / Line Balancing / Man Machine Charts/Value Stream Maps;
• Ability to read and understand prints, specification and standards documents;
• Manage complex projects;
• Proficient with 2D CAD and 3D CAD/modeling system.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions
• Strength – Occasional lifting objects up to 35 lbs;
• Motion –Office setting (50%) requires the use of a computer, keyboard, and other equipment. Shop setting (50%) with occasional walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, and driving;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Must be able to communicate with customers and coworkers and utilize all office equipment;
• Work Environment – Work is partially in office sitting and not exposed to extremes of heat and cold. The position will also require some work on the manufacturing floor that could expose candidate to all environmental aspects;
• Emotional Demands – Employee is expected to quickly pick up tasks in a fast-paced environment and maybe required to give presentation, speak in public and work in teams;
• Safety –The position will require the use of all site-specific PPE.

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.

EEO

Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

Job Category

Production - Operations & Support

PRS Facility Location

Albertville, AL (PRSC Corp HQ) - 001