Railcar Sheet Metal Technician

Metra; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

Job summary

Metra is one of the largest commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. Metra seeks a Sheet Metal Worker to repair, inspect, and maintain passenger equipment, freight cars, and locomotives.

You will locate and mark dimensions, operate fabricating machines, perform welding and soldering, and maintain piping systems in shop and facilities. This is a union position with pay varying by entry rates in the CBA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of four years of experience as a Sheet Metal Worker, preferably in a railroad environment.
• Ability to climb on top, under, and around passenger cars and locomotives.
• Ability to lift and move up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain passenger equipment, freight cars, and locomotives.
• Set up and operate fabricating and forming machines; weld and solder as needed.
• Maintain piping systems and related equipment in shop and facilities.
• Work outdoors and indoors under varied weather conditions.

Skills

Climb on cars

Reading measurements

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma

Certified Railroad apprenticeship

Tools

Hacksaws

Pipe cutters

Threading machines

Pipe benders

Fabricating machines (shears/brakes/punches)

Welding equipment

Soldering equipment

Job description

Metra is one of the largest commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. Metra seeks a Sheet Metal Worker to repair, inspect, and maintain passenger equipment, freight cars, and locomotives.

You will locate and mark dimensions, operate fabricating machines, perform welding and soldering, and maintain piping systems in shop and facilities. This is a union position with pay varying by entry rates in the CBA.