Machinist (Locomotive Shop)

Florida East Coast Railway; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Two-week training in FL

Job summary

Florida East Coast Railway is seeking a Machinist/Locomotive Mechanic to inspect, maintain and repair locomotives in line with FRA regulations. Start date in January 2027, with two weeks of paid training at the New Smyrna Beach center, then return to Miami shop for on‑the‑job training.

Initial pay between $29.23/hr and $32.89/hr, rising to $36.54/hr after qualification, typically 6–12 months. This full‑time role requires welding qualification, reading blueprints, and strong mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; or 4 years heavy mechanical repair experience and/or training.
• Experience reading blueprints.
• Ability to understand verbal and written communications.
• Must be qualified welder.

Responsibilities

• 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 and rebuilds locomotive trucks and replaces wheel sets.
• Repairs and rebuilds diesel engines, air compressors, and components.
• Disassembles and reassembles locomotives and machinery.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Verbal/written communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Blueprint reading experience

Tools

Welder qualification

Job description

Inspects, maintains, and repairs locomotives in accordance with FRA regulations.

Start date scheduled for January 11, 2027. Paid training will commence in New Smyrna Beach training center, for two (2) weeks; thereafter, new hire Machinist will return to the Miami locomotive shop for on-the-job training.

• Extra Board Shift
• Initial pay between $29.23/hr - $32.89/hr based off experience. Salary will increase to $36.54/hr once qualified (typically takes 6 months to a year)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly.
• Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly.
• Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operation of units to ensure functionality and performance.
• Operates welding equipment to cut or weld parts.
• Performs mechanical inspection on locomotives and repairs defects to conform to FRA regulations.
• Tests locomotives for performance by use of load box.
• Replaces brake shoes on locomotives.
• Disassembles and rebuilds locomotive trucks and replaces wheel sets and traction motors.
• Repairs and rebuilds diesel engines, air compressors, and many other locomotive components.
• Disassembles and reassembles locomotives and machinery.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed be-low are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Rea-son-able accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/Or Experience

High School diploma/GED and One year certificate from college or technical school; or 4 years heavy mechanical repair experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience reading blueprints.

Language Skills

Ability to understand both verbal and written communications - both general and technical. Ability to write rou-tine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, us-ing whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to com-pute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY

Problem solving and trouble shooting skills. Must have mechanical aptitude. Ability to deal with prob-lems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills And Abilities

Must be qualified welder.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, OR REGISTRATIONS

Must have current valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential func-tions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with dis-abilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly re-quir-ed to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is oc-ca-sionally required to climb or balance; stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Exposure to equipment that intensifies the heat factor on an occasional basis.

WORK ENVIRONMENT.

The work environment characteristics described here are rep-resentative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential func-tions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with dis-abilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in out-side weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne par-ticles and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Other

Must have personal tools (com-plete set of small hand tools up to and including ½" drive ratchet and sock-et set).

Qualified applicants will be considered for vacancies without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by prevailing state and federal laws, regulations and ordinances.