Machinist

Strasburg Rail Road • Strasburg Township, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Strasburg Rail Road Company is seeking to fill a position in our Machine Shop with a team-oriented person possessing a strong work ethic, natural curiosity, and a desire to learn. The selected individual will have experience as a machinist, tool & die maker, or millwright. This is an opportunity to work in a unique facility, performing highly-skilled, custom work. Final job description and rate of pay will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Self-motivated and seek challenges.
• Enjoy a work environment that is always changing and challenging.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Attentive to details.
• Work equally well in a group setting or independently.
• Value and practice safe working habits.
• Keep your workplace clean and organized.
• Enjoy history or have an appreciation for old things.
• Can multi-task and plan work to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in basic mathematic skills.
• Ask questions.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Experience as a machinist, tool & die maker, or millwright.

Nice To Haves

• CNC programming experience.
• Prior experience working in a railroad environment.
• Experience welding/brazing/torch cutting.
• CAD or CAM software skills.
• Hydraulics.
• Electrical.
• Knowledge of how steam locomotives work.
• Familiarity with Federal Railroad Administration regulations.
• Familiarity with ASME or NBIC codes.
• Formal training/degree specializing in any of the primary skills listed above.
• Computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Operation of machine tools such as drill presses, lathes, boring mills, milling machines, surface grinders, etc.
• Precise measurement using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, etc.
• Use of common power and hand tools.
• Operation of machinery like fork-lifts, telehandlers, manlifts, etc.
• Selecting cutting feeds and speeds for machining.
• Rigging/lifting using overhead crane.
• Reading/interpreting mechanical drawings.

What This Job Offers

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