Operator II, Machine

Progress Rail
📍 Alorton, Illinois, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 08, 2026

Job Description

Job Purpose
Competitive starting pay range $20/hr, eligible $1.00 increase at 1 year, quarterly production bonus $200-$500, and full benefits from day one!!!


This is a production shop environment working with steel materials for the production of railroad tracks and crossings. Previous experience working in a machine shop environment is helpful but not necessary. We provide on the job training to qualified applicants.

Company Description
Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more tha...

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Job Details

  • Location Alorton, Illinois
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Other Production Occupations
  • Posted Date July 08, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 17, 2026