Production Mechanic

Impact Workforce Solutions; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Health insurance contributions

Retirement plan access

Job summary

Impact Workforce Solutions is hiring a 1st & 2nd shift Production Mechanic for a locomotive assembly facility in Muncie, Indiana. You will assemble, repair, and rebuild locomotive parts using mechanical and electrical skills, with on-the-job training provided for entry-level and experienced tradespeople alike.

The role includes safety-focused duties, performance of precision measurements, and operation of cranes and forklifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1–3 years of mechanical experience preferred.
• Ability to read precision instruments and gauges.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools and safe operation of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in compliance with safety policies.
• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, and rebuild locomotive motors and wheel sets.
• Measure with micrometers and other precision tools.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Complete production documents legibly and accurately.
• Follow quality work instructions and work well in a team.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Reading gauges

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Job description

1st & 2nd Shift Production Mechanic (Locomotive Assembler) - Muncie, IN

Full-time, Weekly Pay, and Benefits

Job Summary

Impact Workforce Solutions is hiring a Production Mechanic for 1st and 2nd shift at a leading railroad manufacturing and locomotive rebuild facility in Muncie, Indiana. In this hands‑on mechanical assembly role, you will use electrical and mechanical skills to assemble, repair, and rebuild locomotive parts and components, including motors, wheel sets, and sub‑assemblies. Work includes wiring, mechanical assembly, fabrication, and repair in accordance with AAR regulations, customer specifications, and company checklists. On‑the‑job training is available, making this a great opportunity for entry‑level mechanics and experienced tradespeople alike.

We offer

• 5 Days of PTO
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Up to 50% of health insurance premiums paid by Impact
• Access to a retirement plan, financial fitness, and employee savings programs

Pay & Shift Details

• Starting pay: $19.00/hour
• 2nd shift differential: additional $2.00/hour
• Full-time, immediate openings on 1st and 2nd shift
• On-the-job training provided

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all duties in compliance with company safety policies
• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, and rebuild locomotive motors and wheel sets
• Measure with micrometers and other precision tools
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts
• Consistently complete production documents legibly and without error
• Follow quality work instructions and contribute as a valued team member
• Education & Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1–3 years of mechanical experience preferred (gasoline, diesel, small engine, or other vehicular mechanical experience a plus)

Qualifications & Physical Requirements

• Skilled use of hand and power tools, including pneumatic tools
• Comfortable working around overhead cranes and mobile equipment
• Ability to work on varied surfaces (concrete, gravel, dirt, railroad tracks)
• Ability to read precision instruments and gauges
• Constant standing and walking
• Frequent bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and overhead reaching
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

EOE. Thank you for your interest in Impact Workforce Solutions, we are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and participate in the E‑Verify eligibility confirmation program.