MACHINIST JOURNEYMN - 90351880 - Rensselaer

About the role

As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees. Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future. Job Summary: Responsible for inspection, testing and maintenance of locomotives and rolling stock equipment in accordance with FRA and Amtrak standards and guidelines. You power our progress through your performance. We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspection, testing and maintenance repair of locomotive diesel engines, components and running gear in accordance with 49CFR regulations and Amtrak standards and guidelines
• Responsible for mechanical repairs to drive systems, wheels/wheel sets (trucks), suspension and other components of the propulsion system
• Diagnose, test, repair of air systems, and air brake equipment
• Preventative maintenance of locomotives; move locomotives
• Operates lifting/hoisting equipment; Knowledge of internal combustion engines (diesel theory)
• Troubleshoots equipment to determine corrective actions and causes of equipment failures
• Calibrates pressure switches and valves in compliance with 49CFR and Amtrak established standards
• Maintains proper care and use of materials, test equipment, machines and hand tools normally associated with assigned job

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Applicants must have a valid driver's license on the date of hire
• Completion of technical school or apprenticeship program preferred
• Experience in troubleshooting, repair, replacement or rebuilding mechanical equipment and systems
• Prefer welding and cutting experience
• Experience in the maintenance of railroad equipment preferred

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Ability to read mechanical drawings
• Knowledge and skill in the use of electrical