General Laborer / Mechanical Maintenance

1st Response Rail Service, Inc; Boyertown (Berks County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

First Response Rail Service, Inc., based in Boyertown, PA, is seeking a dependable General Laborer with hands-on mechanical experience to support repair, maintenance, fabrication, and material handling activities.

You will work under supervision, travel occasionally to job sites, and use hand and power tools to take apart and assemble components, identify mechanical problems, and assist with repairs. Emphasis on safety, attendance, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical experience in repair, maintenance, fabrication, or similar fields.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and accurately.
• Ability to follow verbal and written repair instructions and work with a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of equipment and components.
• Remove, replace, adjust, and assemble parts like hardware, hinges, and brackets.
• Perform routine maintenance such as lubrication and tightening fasteners.
• Use hand and power tools safely and correctly.
• Assist with metal fabrication, cutting, grinding, welding, and torching as trained.
• Take accurate measurements and check fit and alignment.
• Identify and report damaged parts and unsafe equipment conditions.
• Safely load, unload, and organize materials and tools.
• Prepare surfaces and assist with painting and coatings.
• Keep work areas clean and organized; follow safety procedures.
• Follow supervisor instructions and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hands-on

Teamwork

Safety minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

Description

First Response Rail Service, Inc.
Base Location: Boyertown, Pennsylvania | Occasional travel required

First Response Rail Service is seeking a dependable General Laborer with hands‑on mechanical experience to support repair, maintenance, fabrication, and material handling activities. The ideal candidate is comfortable using tools, taking apart and assembling components, identifying mechanical problems, and assisting with repairs.

Based out of Boyertown, PA, this employee works under the direction of a supervisor and occasionally travels to other company or customer job sites. This position requires attention to detail, dependable attendance, and a commitment to safe work practices.

• Assist with troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment, containers, and mechanical components under the direction of experienced personnel.
• Remove, replace, adjust, and assemble parts such as hardware, hinges, latches, brackets, and other mechanical components.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, including lubrication, tightening fasteners, and checking components for wear or damage, as trained and authorized.
• Use hand and power tools, including wrenches, sockets, drills, impact tools, and grinders, safely and correctly.
• Assist with metal fabrication, cutting, grinding, welding, and torching tasks as trained and authorized.
• Take accurate measurements and check repaired or assembled components for proper fit, alignment, and operation.
• Identify and report damaged parts, mechanical issues, and unsafe equipment conditions.
• Safely load, unload, move, and organize materials, tools, parts, and equipment.
• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, or priming; assist with painting and applying protective coatings.
• Keep work areas and tools clean and organized and assist with general site maintenance.
• Follow company and site safety procedures, wear required personal protective equipment, and complete required safety training.
• Follow supervisor instructions and perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hands‑on mechanical experience in equipment repair, automotive maintenance, industrial maintenance, fabrication, or a similar field.
• Working knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment.
• Ability to assist with basic mechanical troubleshooting and understand how components fit and function together.
• Ability to take accurate measurements and follow verbal and written repair instructions.
• Welding, torching, and metal fabrication experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly, work as part of a team, and adapt to changing assignments.
• Reliable transportation to the Boyertown reporting location and willingness to travel as required.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel from Boyertown to other company or customer job sites is required. Assignments may include overnight stays depending on project needs. Travel frequency and duration will vary by assignment.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Work involves standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting or moving materials, with appropriate assistance or equipment when needed. Duties may be performed indoors or outdoors in varying weather conditions and around industrial equipment, noise, dust, and metalworking or painting operations. Essential duties must be performed safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.