Bridge Machinist - 90414117 - Groton

Amtrak; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401K

Rail pass

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Amtrak is seeking a skilled technician to inspect, test, maintain and repair movable bridges. You will troubleshoot the mechanical systems that operate these bridges following FRA and Amtrak standards.

Responsibilities include laying out and fitting metal parts, reading prints, and disassembling, repairing and rebuilding gearboxes. A background in machinist work and reading mechanical drawings is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, replacing or rebuilding mechanical equipment and systems.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and prints.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and maneuver heavy tools and parts.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, maintain and repair movable bridges.
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems that operate movable bridges per FRA and Amtrak standards.
• Lay out, fit, and machine metal parts for moveable bridges with or without drawings.
• Read and analyze prints to guide repairs and improvements.
• Dismantle, repair and rebuild gearboxes of multiple types.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Physical strength

Education

Technical school or apprenticeship

Machinist apprenticeship

Job description

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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.

Are you ready to join our team?

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, maintenance and repairs to movable bridges. Troubleshoot the mechanical systems that operate movable bridges in accordance with FRA and Amtrak standards and guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Laying and fitting metal parts of moveable bridges with or without drawings.
• Manual machine sizing, boring, turning, threading, milling, and measuring.
• Dismantling, repairing, and rebuilding gearboxes of multiple types.
• Reading and analyzing prints.
• Troubleshoots equipment to determine corrective actions and causes of equipment failures.
• Maintains proper care and use of materials, test equipment, machines, and hand tools normally associated with assigned job.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of technical school or apprenticeship program preferred.
• Apprenticeship as a machinist.
• Experience in troubleshooting, repair, replacement or rebuilding mechanical equipment and systems.
• Must have a valid driver’s license at time of hire.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs be able to maneuver heavy tools and machinery parts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in bridge construction.
• Vocational/technical training in mechanical field.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Ability to read, write and communicate proficiently.

Communications and Interpersonal Skills

• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

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

Health and Wellbeing Financial and Retirement Work and Family Life Support

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K Rail Pass Privileges

Wellness Programs Railroad Retirement Benefits Employee Assistance Program

Medical Plan Opt-out Credit Life Insurance Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts

No-cost Personal Health Advocate No-cost Financial Advisor Session Fertility and Family Building Benefits

Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement. Learn more about our benefits offerings here .

Requisition ID:167103
Posting Location(s):Connecticut

Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
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.

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.