A&S/Sheet Metal Worker - East St. Louis, IL

Union Pacific • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

The A&S/Sheet Metal Worker inspects and services locomotive pneumatic and hydraulic systems, including air, fuel, water, and sanding systems. The role troubleshoots and repairs system malfunctions, fabricates or modifies locomotive and engine components, installs and repairs plumbing, operates shop machines and tools, and helps ensure the safety of self and coworkers.

The position also involves diagnosing electrical malfunctions in locomotive control circuits, inspecting and maintaining electrical components on diesel-electric locomotives, and maintaining electrical equipment in locomotive cabs and compartments. Employees read technical materials and electrical plans, document work, communicate technical information, assist coworkers, and comply with railroad, company, and Federal Railroad Administration safety and operating rules.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Must be proficient in English to communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors.
• Valid driver's license.
• Documentation of four years of experience as a mechanical employee, which may include two years of related education, or a journeyman’s card.
• Demonstrated work experience and/or education in troubleshooting electronic control systems.
• Ability to locate and isolate mechanical problems, identify possible corrective actions, and select appropriate solutions.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and prints.
• Basic experience performing mechanical work.
• Ability to read and understand regulations and instructions.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate, cooperate with team members, and provide assistance when needed.
• Must pass a Physical Ability Test before being considered for employment.
• Normal color vision to detect and interpret visual color signals and displays and determine the speed of moving objects at close and distant ranges.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Ability to climb and maintain balance on ladders, stairs, or equipment as needed.
• Ability to stand or sit for more than half of the workday, with opportunities to change positions.
• Ability to frequently perform coordinated hand movements for grasping, placing, or moving objects.
• Ability to detect unusual sounds and smells during inspections and testing and respond promptly.
• Ability to occasionally perform overhead tasks for brief periods.
• Must follow safety protocols and wear personal protective gear for most of the workday.
• Ability to walk up to five miles per shift and climb or maintain balance on railcars, locomotives, stairs, ladders, uneven terrain, moving equipment, rails, and ballast, including occasional work at heights of 12 feet or more.
• Ability to perform tasks in small or restrictive spaces.

Responsibilities

• Follow company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures.
• Ensure safety signals, lights, and other employee-protection appliances are properly displayed and used.
• Detect and interpret visual signals and displays; identify changes in objects and detect unusual sounds and smells.
• Diagnose malfunctions in locomotive control circuits and components, assess problems, and determine corrective actions.
• Read, interpret, maintain, and compile written or electronic information and reports.
• Repair or fabricate air, oil, and water pipes and fittings.
• Use blueprints, schematics, and circuit plans to inspect electrical components and test circuitry to company and industry standards.
• Communicate technical information, work procedures, recommendations, and other work-related information verbally and in writing; assist other employees as needed.
• Maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and customers, and handle conflict effectively.
• Comply with railroad safety and operating rules and regulations, including Federal Railroad Administration requirements.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain electrical components on diesel-electric locomotives.
• Maintain and repair electrical components in locomotive cabs and electrical compartments, as well as miscellaneous equipment.
• Inspect and service locomotive pneumatic and hydraulic systems, troubleshoot and repair malfunctions, fabricate or modify components, install and repair plumbing, and operate shop machines and tools.

Benefits

• Ongoing learning and development.
• Educational Assistance, including online and in-person courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Metropolitan Community College with little to no out-of-pocket cost.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 20% match up to 5%.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance through union membership.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed