Machinist (Rail)

SALARY

$61.89

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs all mechanical work on rail car and non-revenue equipment, parts production and repair.

SALARY

$61.89

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs all mechanical work on rail car and non-revenue equipment, parts production and repair.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works on hydraulic, pneumatic, HVAC, electro-mechanical and other systems related to service and non-service equipment.

• Maintains, repairs, and rebuilds locomotive cranes, snow fighting equipment and various other non-revenue vehicles.

• Operates various types of machines such as lathes, shapers, milling machines, boring mills, radial and stationary drill presses and other machines.

• Sets up and aligns work so that new or used parts of accessory equipment may be machined for proper setting and reassembling.

• Uses precision measuring instruments adhering to very close tolerances.

• Performs precision bench layout, assembly, repair and maintenance work on shop machinery and tools to keep them in proper working condition.

• Prepares and makes jigs, fixtures, and dies from blueprints.

• Installs various sub-assemblies and components onto rail car trucks and cars to include traction motors, drawbars, wheels, axle units, brake units, air conditioning compressors, hydraulic pressure control units and other similar units.

• Inspects various components and housing apparatus for leaks, cracks, wear and tension.

• Inspects, adjusts, aligns, and tests the various rail car components.

• Utilizes various testing equipment and precision instruments directly related to the job at hand to determine the cause of unit and part malfunctions.

• Reads and interprets diagrams, schematics, blueprints, sketches, bulletins and other materials necessary to perform assigned maintenance functions.

• Instructs apprentices and employees in sub-journeyman classifications in various elements of the Machinist trade.

• Reports to the Foreman any unsafe practices and/or working conditions existing in the work area.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position are the following jobs:

Job Title

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CHALLENGES

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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Required to submit to and pass drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Transportation Administration

• Required to furnish the essential hand tools used on this job

• Required to perform the physical activities associated with this position

• Required to possess a minimum of five years verifiable experience as a machinist in a recognized machine shop.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Required to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Required to walk, stand, bend, kneel and climb.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must be proficient in the use and operation of the various machines and hand tools used in machinist work

• Must be proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints

• Required to understand written and oral instructions

• Must possess a thorough knowledge of basic arithmetical operations including fractions and decimals

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposed to usual shop noise, solvents, grease, dust, moving equipment, etc.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works on hydraulic, pneumatic, HVAC, electro-mechanical and other systems related to service and non-service equipment.

• Maintains, repairs, and rebuilds locomotive cranes, snow fighting equipment and various other non-revenue vehicles.

• Operates various types of machines such as lathes, shapers, milling machines, boring mills, radial and stationary drill presses and other machines.

• Sets up and aligns work so that new or used parts of accessory equipment may be machined for proper setting and reassembling.

• Uses precision measuring instruments adhering to very close tolerances.

• Performs precision bench layout, assembly, repair and maintenance work on shop machinery and tools to keep them in proper working condition.

• Prepares and makes jigs, fixtures, and dies from blueprints.

• Installs various sub-assemblies and components onto rail car trucks and cars to include traction motors, drawbars, wheels, axle units, brake units, air conditioning compressors, hydraulic pressure control units and other similar units.

• Inspects various components and housing apparatus for leaks, cracks, wear and tension.

• Inspects, adjusts, aligns, and tests the various rail car components.

• Utilizes various testing equipment and precision instruments directly related to the job at hand to determine the cause of unit and part malfunctions.

• Reads and interprets diagrams, schematics, blueprints, sketches, bulletins and other materials necessary to perform assigned maintenance functions.

• Instructs apprentices and employees in sub-journeyman classifications in various elements of the Machinist trade.

• Reports to the Foreman any unsafe practices and/or working conditions existing in the work area.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position are the following jobs:

Job Title

•

CHALLENGES

•

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Required to submit to and pass drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Transportation Administration

• Required to furnish the essential hand tools used on this job

• Required to perform the physical activities associated with this position

• Required to possess a minimum of five years verifiable experience as a machinist in a recognized machine shop.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Required to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Required to walk, stand, bend, kneel and climb.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must be proficient in the use and operation of the various machines and hand tools used in machinist work

• Must be proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints

• Required to understand written and oral instructions

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