Machinist (Locomotive Shop)

Florida East Coast Railway•Miami, FL

2d•$29 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Inspects, maintains, and repairs locomotives in accordance with FRA regulations. Paid training will commence in New Smyrna Beach training center, for two (2) weeks; thereafter, new hire Machinist will return to the Miami locomotive shop for on-the-job training. This position is on an Extra Board Shift. Initial pay is between $29.23/hr - $32.89/hr based off experience, with a salary increase to $36.54/hr once qualified (typically takes 6 months to a year).

Requirements

High School diploma/GED and One year certificate from college or technical school; or 4 years heavy mechanical repair experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience reading blueprints.
Ability to understand both verbal and written communications – both general and technical.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
Must have mechanical aptitude.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must be qualified welder.
Must have current valid driver’s license.
Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must have personal tools (complete set of small hand tools up to and including ½" drive ratchet and socket set).

Responsibilities

Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly.
Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly.
Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operation of units to ensure functionality and performance.
Operates welding equipment to cut or weld parts.
Performs mechanical inspection on locomotives and repairs defects to conform to FRA regulations.
Tests locomotives for performance by use of load box.
Replaces brake shoes on locomotives.
Disassembles and rebuilds locomotive trucks and replaces wheel sets and traction motors.
Repairs and rebuilds diesel engines, air compressors, and many other locomotive components.
Disassembles and reassembles locomotives and machinery.