Mechanical Assembler - Boston

CAF Group•BOSTON, KY

9d•$25 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

CAF is an international market leader for the design, manufacture, maintenance and supply of equipment and components for integrated transport systems at the forefront of technology that provides high value added sustainable mobility for its customers. We are proud to be recognized for our versatility, flexibility and for our capacity to constantly adapt and innovate. CAF USA is located in Elmira Heights, New York which is part of the Southern Finger Lakes areas. The area is ideally situated for those who want to be in proximity to large metropolitan areas, but live a life made far richer by connecting to nature and community, making a difference in the lives of their neighbors and taking advantage of the opportunity to develop a fulfilling work life balance that ideally suits who they are. OVERVIEW: The successful candidate will have previous experience working in an active rail yard environment and/or similar rolling stock environment; be an effective team member and communicator; and be willing to assist with additional duties as necessary. Employee performs highly skilled maintenance, installation, repair, and troubleshooting work involving mechanical assemblies. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION: Responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing equipment. Must have strong troubleshooting, blueprint reading, and hydraulic skills. Willing to work with all types of building and production equipment Layout, assemble, test, and install, apparatus and equipment, working from blueprints, schematics, sketches, verbal instructions, and other specifications. Diagnose and repair trouble involving installations and equipment. Fabricate and install necessary equipment to accomplish tasks. Prepare work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists, subassemblies, tools, and materials. Align, fit, and assemble component parts, using hand tools, power tools, measuring tools and blueprints. Verify specifications by measuring completed components. Install, repair, and service specialized mechanical equipment, machinery, panels, and wiring. Complete installations and necessary testing to verify work. Bonding activities and the use of approved chemicals may be required. Previous knowledge and use of torque wrenches is preferred. The essential functions of individual positions within the classification may differ. CAF USA may assign reasonably related additional duties to individual employees consistent with policy and precedence. Additional responsibilities may be added or amended at any time to reflect changing business conditions.

Requirements

Previous experience working in an active rail yard environment and/or similar rolling stock environment.
Effective team member and communicator.
Willingness to assist with additional duties as necessary.
Two or more years of related experience.
High school diploma or graduation from a certified technical school.

Nice To Haves

Previous knowledge and use of torque wrenches is preferred.

Responsibilities

Installing, maintaining, and repairing equipment.
Troubleshooting, blueprint reading, and hydraulic skills.
Working with all types of building and production equipment.
Layout, assemble, test, and install apparatus and equipment, working from blueprints, schematics, sketches, verbal instructions, and other specifications.
Diagnose and repair trouble involving installations and equipment.
Fabricate and install necessary equipment to accomplish tasks.
Prepare work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
Align, fit, and assemble component parts, using hand tools, power tools, measuring tools and blueprints.
Verify specifications by measuring completed components.
Install, repair, and service specialized mechanical equipment, machinery, panels, and wiring.
Complete installations and necessary testing to verify work.
Bonding activities and the use of approved chemicals may be required.