Locomotive Machinist: Diesel Engines, Welding & Maintenance

Florida East Coast Railway; Miami (FL); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid training

Résumé du poste

Florida East Coast Railway in Miami is seeking a Machinist to inspect, maintain, and repair locomotives in compliance with FRA regulations. Start date Jan 11, 2027; paid training in New Smyrna Beach, then return to Miami shop for on-the-job training.

Initial pay range $29.23–$32.89 per hour depending on experience, with increase to $36.54 per hour after qualification (typically 6–12 months). Extra Board Shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, technical training preferred.
• Blueprint reading and measuring skills essential.
• Welding qualification is required.
• Experience with heavy mechanical repair or equivalent training.

Responsabilités

• Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly.
• Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly.
• Installs machined replacement parts and tests operation.
• Operates welding equipment to cut or weld parts.
• Performs mechanical inspection on locomotives and repairs defects.
• Tests locomotives for performance using load box.
• Replaces brake shoes on locomotives.
• Disassembles/rebuilds locomotive trucks and traction motors.
• Repairs and rebuilds diesel engines and components.
• Disassembles/reassembles locomotives and machinery.

Connaissances

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Ability to read and write

Formation

High School diploma/GED

1-year certificate from college/technical school

4 years heavy mechanical repair experience

Outils

Welder

Description du poste

Florida East Coast Railway in Miami is seeking a Machinist to inspect, maintain, and repair locomotives in compliance with FRA regulations. Start date Jan 11, 2027; paid training in New Smyrna Beach, then return to Miami shop for on-the-job training.

Initial pay range $29.23–$32.89 per hour depending on experience, with increase to $36.54 per hour after qualification (typically 6–12 months). Extra Board Shift.