Railway Mechanic

Job Title:
Rolling Stock Mechanic

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Rolling Stock Mechanic to join our team at Aerotek. As a key member of our maintenance team, you will be responsible for performing routine and preventative maintenance on assigned vehicles, including corrective and unscheduled maintenance, inspection, adjustments, testing, cleaning, lubrication, and proper maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:
Perform routine and preventative maintenance on assigned vehicles, including corrective and unscheduled maintenance, inspection, adjustments, testing, cleaning, lubrication, and proper maintenance.
Observe PV electromechanical components in operation to detect potential failures and locate causes of malfunction.
Respond to malfunctions by completing repairs as assigned.
Perform troubleshooting and identification to support field technicians in diagnosing and correcting faults.
Produce accurate maintenance records of track, third rail, and related infrastructure using a computerized maintenance management system.
Analyze log files to provide required corrective action and improvement.
Perform re-railing tasks and re-railing equipment maintenance.
Drive the Train in MSF and operate work vehicles when responding to emergencies.
Operate OTE to move trains in and out of the shop and for wheel turning activities.
Operate wheel turning machine, wheel press, train lifts, and other MSF equipment.
Support on-site spare parts management and the repair cycle.
Prepare fleet performance maintenance technical reports.
Produce work blocks and job hazard analysis for planned work.
Conduct job and safety briefings as required.
Comply with Safety Rules, Operating Rule Book, and first-aid procedures.
Ensure execution and collection of all maintenance records and support day-to-day maintenance performance monitoring.
Ensure conformance to technical specifications and compliance with operational specifications and tolerances.
Ensure sufficient materials, tools, and equipment are available, calibrated, and in good condition.
Identify failure trends early to impact fleet availability.
Perform simple failure analysis and technical investigation.
Ensure corrective and preventative maintenance tasks are executed in compliance with safety policies and local regulations.
Execute health check procedures before vehicles are put into service.
Perform additional cross-functional job duties related to electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controlled systems.

Requirements:
Technical knowledge in electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment.
Hands-on experience with electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment.
Troubleshooting and fault diagnosis.
Maintenance record-keeping using a computerized system.
Operation of OTE, wheel turning machines, and other MSF equipment.
Flexibility and efficiency.
Ability to work in a shift rotation, including weekends and holidays.
Safety compliance.
Team collaboration.
Effective communication.

About Aerotek:
Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests.
Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges.
Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive.
Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy, and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.

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