Rail Service Technician

Overview

The successful candidate will have previous knowledge within a maintenance and engineering environment, be an effective communicator, and be willing to assist with additional duties, as necessary.  Employee performing detailed inspection, repair, and reassembly of light rail vehicle bogies in accordance with OEM specifications, engineering drawings, and safety/quality standards.

Functions and responsibilities

• Disassemble bogies and related components (wheelsets, axles, gearboxes, suspension, braking systems).
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections on parts using precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Identify wear, damage, and non-conformances, and document findings in inspection reports.
• Conduct component cleaning, and preparation for sandblasting, painting/coating as required.
• Assist with non-destructive testing (NDT) processes and support quality assurance checks.
• Reassemble bogies following technical drawings, torque specifications, and assembly procedures.
• Operate shop tools and heavy equipment (presses, cranes, torque wrenches, hydraulic tools, forklifts).
• Align, fit and assemble component parts, using hand tools, power tools, measuring tools and blueprints.
• Verify specifications by measuring/testing completed components
• Install, repair and service specialized mechanical equipment, machinery, panels as well as wiring/harnesses.
• Follow safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE requirements, and hazard communication.
• Collaborate with supervisors, engineers, and quality inspectors to resolve technical issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as required and assigned

Training/Education required

• High School diploma or GED, Technical school or associated certifications preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years industrial maintenance related experience.
• Previous Rolling Stock experience would be a plus.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Ability to work in a high pressure environment
• Ability to work varying work shifts (1st, 2nd and 3rd), work based on project demands.
• Must have strong skills in mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment troubleshooting
• Must have strong troubleshooting and blueprint schematics reading skills
• Must be self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills essential for day to day operations
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (word and excel)
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Familiarity with NDT methods (MT, UT) would be a plus.