Rail Vehicle Machinist 1st Class (0811)

About the role

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is seeking candidates for the position of Rail Vehicle Machinist 1st Class (0811) within our Rail Vehicle Maintenance Shops.

Specific responsibilities

- Reviews and studies specifications, drawings, sketches, or other descriptions of parts to be fabricated; plans and implements sequence of operations to repair or manufacture work to .0005 tolerances. - Measures, marks/scribes dimensions and determines reference points to lay components/stock for machining, metallizing, electroplating, sleeving, etc. - Machines, shapes, fabricates, straightens, rebuilds various components to O.E.M. specifications of Authority drawings, e.g. gear drive units, journal bearings, wheel/axle assembles, etc. - Sets up, loads workpiece into machine with lifting equipment and operates lathes, wheel truing machines, milling, balancing, grinding, or other similar type machines; fits and assembles parts to fabricate/repair metal components; operates presses of various types (hydraulic/mechanical/pneumatic, etc.), drill, cutting, or other such machines to repair/fabricate components during machine shop operations. - Performs non-destructive testing through the magnaflux, magnaglo, or other such devices and practices for magnetic-particle inspections. - Maintains and repairs machine shop equipment and tooling, according to drawings, specifications, standard maintenance practices, or as other specifically described practices as detailed by Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.). - Performs metal hardening and hardness testing in accordance with approved practices. Has knowledge of metal properties, general characteristics and property requirements for component repair/fabrication. - Performs other duties related to the performance of the job.

Qualifications and experience

- High school diploma or GED - Two (2) years vocational training or equivalent and minimum three (3) years of experience as a machinist - Must pass written skills testing - Must be familiar with air equipment repair work, saw and machine tool use and maintenance - Must be able to work from blueprints and drawings - Must have own hand tools - Must possess a valid driver's license

Benefits

SEPTA offers a comprehensive benefits and retirement program for ALL employees, including: - Medical – “Minimal annual premium contribution” Benefit plans with “No Employee annual premium contribution”: - Prescription - Dental - Vision Additional benefits we offer: - Pension Plan / Retirement Savings - Defined Benefit Pension Plan - Voluntary Governmental 457B Deferred Comp Plan - Life Insurance - Tuition Reimbursement - SEPTA Transportation Pass – FREE travel on all SEPTA modes of transportation - SEPTA employees qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program