Rail Equipment Assembler — Electro-Mechanical

RACINE RAILROAD PRODUCTS INC; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO and vacation

Continuing education assistance

Company-wide bonus program

Job summary

Racine Railroad Products in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, is hiring an Assembler to join our team. You will perform precise mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic assembly of custom Maintenance of Way equipment, ensuring components meet engineering specs, quality standards, and safety requirements.

You will read engineering drawings, install drivetrains and controls, route wiring, test systems, and contribute to safety initiatives on the production floor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or industrial equipment assembly (preferably heavy equipment or custom machinery).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Fundamental understanding of electrical circuits and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and safely perform work in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble machines, mechanical subassemblies, and machine components according to engineering drawings and build packages.
• Install drivetrains, engines, rollers, linkages, and precision-fit parts.
• Perform torquing, alignment, and mechanical fit-up operations.
• Route and install wiring harnesses, sensors, control panels, breakers, relays, and electrical enclosures.
• Terminate connectors, perform continuity checks, and support system troubleshooting.
• Assist with verifying integration between electrical systems and machine controls.
• Install hoses, tubing, valves, pumps, motors, cylinders, manifolds, accumulators, and air systems.
• Conduct hose routing, cleanliness procedures, and leak testing.
• Validate proper function of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits during pre-test operations.
• Support equipment testing, calibration, and functional verification.
• Identify nonconformities and collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assembly steps, rework, and test results.
• Follow RRP safety policies, including lockout/tagout, crane and rigging procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Participate in 5S activities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Report hazards, quality issues, or improvement opportunities promptly.

Skills

Reading drawings

Hand tools

Electrical meters

Crimpers

Torque tools

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Torque tools

Electrical meters

Crimpers

Hydraulic tools

Job description

Racine Railroad Products in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, is hiring an Assembler to join our team. You will perform precise mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic assembly of custom Maintenance of Way equipment, ensuring components meet engineering specs, quality standards, and safety requirements.

You will read engineering drawings, install drivetrains and controls, route wiring, test systems, and contribute to safety initiatives on the production floor.