Machinist (Rail)

Chicago Transit Authority•Skokie, IL

10d

About The Position

Performs mechanical work on rail cars and non-revenue equipment, including parts production and repair. The role works on hydraulic, pneumatic, HVAC, electromechanical, and other systems; maintains and repairs locomotives, cranes, snow-fighting equipment, and other non-revenue vehicles; and machines, assembles, tests, and repairs components and shop machinery. The machinist uses precision measuring and testing instruments, interprets technical drawings and instructions, and instructs apprentices and employees in sub-journeyman classifications. The position requires furnishing essential hand tools and performing the physical activities associated with the work.

Requirements

At least five years of verifiable experience as a machinist in a recognized machine shop.
Submit to and pass drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Transportation Administration.
Furnish the essential hand tools used on the job.
Perform the physical activities associated with the position, including lifting up to 50 pounds and walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and climbing.
Proficiency in using and operating machines and hand tools used in machinist work.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints.
Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
Thorough knowledge of basic arithmetic, including fractions and decimals.

Responsibilities

Work on hydraulic, pneumatic, HVAC, electromechanical, and other systems related to service and non-service equipment.
Maintain, repair, and rebuild locomotive cranes, snow-fighting equipment, and other non-revenue vehicles.
Operate lathes, shapers, milling machines, boring mills, radial and stationary drill presses, and other machines.
Set up and align work to machine new or used accessory-equipment parts for proper setting and reassembly.
Use precision measuring instruments while adhering to close tolerances.
Perform precision bench layout, assembly, repair, and maintenance on shop machinery and tools.
Prepare and make jigs, fixtures, and dies from blueprints.
Install subassemblies and components on rail-car trucks and cars, including traction motors, drawbars, wheels, axle units, brake units, air-conditioning compressors, and hydraulic pressure-control units.
Inspect components and housing apparatus for leaks, cracks, wear, and tension.
Inspect, adjust, align, and test rail-car components.
Use testing equipment and precision instruments to determine causes of unit and part malfunctions.
Read and interpret diagrams, schematics, blueprints, sketches, bulletins, and other materials needed for maintenance work.
Instruct apprentices and employees in sub-journeyman classifications in elements of the Machinist trade.
Report unsafe practices or working conditions to the Foreman.
Perform related duties as assigned.