Mechanical Assembler - Boston

Overview

CAF is an international market leader for the design, manufacture, maintenance and supply of equipment and components for integrated transport systems. CAF USA is located in Elmira Heights, New York, part of the Southern Finger Lakes area, offering proximity to large metropolitan areas while providing a nature‑rich community. The successful candidate will have previous experience working in an active rail yard or similar rolling‑stock environment, be an effective team member and communicator, and be willing to assist with additional duties as necessary. The employee performs highly skilled maintenance, installation, repair, and troubleshooting work involving mechanical assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair equipment.
• Apply strong troubleshooting, blueprint reading, and hydraulic skills.
• Work with all types of building and production equipment.
• Layout, assemble, test, and install apparatus and equipment 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 by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, parts lists, sub‑assemblies, 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 perform necessary testing to verify work.
• Perform bonding activities and use approved chemicals as required.
• Utilize torque wrenches (preferred).
• Adapt to additional duties as assigned and respond to changing business conditions.

Training / Education

High school diploma or graduation from a certified technical school.

Qualifications

Two or more years of related experience.

Safety Requirements

• Report all injuries/illnesses to the supervisor on the day of the incident.
• Report any unsafe conditions identified in the work area to the supervisor.
• Work safely in an active rail yard environment that may include exposure to:
  • Moving railcars, vehicles, and forklifts
  • Energized systems exceeding 600‑volt direct current (DC) overhead and on railcars
  • Fall and trip hazards, including work at heights, pits, electrical cords, air hoses, raised rails, and machinery
  • Overhead doors and cranes
• Comply with all CAF USA safety policies, procedures, and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) requirements.
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as communicated and supplied.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area at all times.
• Attend all required CAF USA training before beginning assigned work.
• Do not operate CAF USA equipment (forklifts, cranes, scissor lifts) until certified to do so.

Compensation

The wage range for this role is $25.00 per hour to $32.00 per hour.

Location

Depot site at 331 Grove St, Newton, Massachusetts.