At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and monitor foundry methods while improving production efficiency.
- Company: Join Progress Rail, a global leader in rail solutions and technologies.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, tailored training, pension scheme, and life assurance.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the rail industry with innovative solutions.
- Qualifications: Experience in foundry environments and strong planning skills required.
The predicted salary is between 43344 - 43344 £ per year.
Company Description
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations. Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.
Job Description
As a Methods Technician you will be required to:
- Instigate, calculate, design and monitor all foundry methods.
- Monitor, report and recommend solutions on issues involving capacity constraints and excess capacity.
- Provide technical advice and suggest improvements in quality systems and sample procedures.
- Deliver cost saving improvements across the plant, including reduction of waste, improvements in casting yields, improvements in methoding systems and the introduction of new technologies.
- Provide technical assessments of foundry consumables.
- Ensure method weights are up to date to deliver accurate casting weights.
- Continuously improve production routes.
Qualifications
Requirements for a Methods Technician:
- Experience in similar foundry environment with involvement in Methoding.
- Demonstrable understanding and hands on experience in planning workflow.
- Good computer skills required (MS Office etc.).
- Strong communication skills.
Additional Information
- Basic pay up to £43,344.
- 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.
Methods Technician employer: Progress Rail
Progress Rail Locomotive Europe is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Oxford where Field Service Engineers can thrive. With a strong emphasis on employee development through continuous training and a supportive team culture, you will have the opportunity to enhance your technical skills while contributing to the reliability of locomotive fleets. The company values safety and communication, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a difference in the rail industry.
