Sheet Metal Worker Journeyman - 90412977 - Chicago

Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country, employing more than 20,000 diverse professionals. Our values—Do the Right Thing, Excel Together, and Put Customers First—guide our work, alongside core capabilities such as Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security. We foster an inclusive environment that honors diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives to shape the future of rail travel.

About the role

Responsible for inspection, testing, and maintenance of plumbing, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems in accordance with FRA and Amtrak Tier II standards and guidelines for High Speed Trainsets.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspection, testing, and maintenance in accordance with 49CFR regulations and Amtrak Tier II standards on High Speed Trainset equipment.
• Troubleshoots equipment to determine corrective actions and causes of equipment failures.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs hydraulic and pneumatic circuits and systems.
• Repairs tilting system, brake, water heating, and sanitation systems.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs heating and cooling equipment and related piping.
• Maintains proper care and use of materials, test equipment, machines, and hand tools normally associated with assigned job.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in troubleshooting, repair, replacement, and rebuilding of mechanical equipment and systems.
• Experience testing equipment and repairs to water and sanitation systems.
• Must successfully complete training and attain/retain certification applicable to assigned job.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of electrical tools, equipment, and measurements necessary to meet established standards.
• Ability to train others in attaining higher skill levels in inspections and repairs.
• Demonstrated computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance of railroad equipment.
• Completion of technical school or apprenticeship program.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Required to wear safety apparel and equipment when necessary.
• Must have visual acuity and hearing capability to perform the essential functions of the job unless other vision or hearing standards are required by law.
• Must have ability to distinguish and separate sounds around machinery and tools.
• Must be able to work safely around loose materials, uneven surfaces, and metal plates and equipment.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull loads in accordance with all applicable safety rules.

Pay

The hourly range is $30.95 – $41.26, with opportunity for increases as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement after beginning employment.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401K and Railroad Retirement Benefits.
• Rail Pass Privileges.
• Wellness Programs and Employee Assistance Program.
• Medical Plan Opt-out Credit.
• Life Insurance and Commuter/Flexible Spending Accounts.
• No-cost Personal Health Advocate and Financial Advisor Session.
• Fertility and Family Building Benefits.

Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement.