Tinsmith - Structures

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York seeks a Tinsmith - Structures to fabricate and install sheet metal fittings and ductwork for railroad facilities. You will read drawings, handle copper pans, and install roofing materials in an outdoor environment.

Responsibilities include fabricating and repairing ductwork, pans, and roofing components as part of the Station Operations team, with safety-sensitive duties and union seniority under the SMW agreement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or TASC, or apprenticeship training as a sheet metal worker.
• Two (2) years of work experience may be substituted for vocational training.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate sheet metal fittings and ductwork from drawings.
• Install and repair ductwork and fittings in railroad facilities.
• Fabricate pans and fittings from sheet copper; install and repair roofing (shingles, roll roofing, tile, roof cement).

Skills

Cable color codes

Read prints

Test equipment

Electrical laws

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

HS diploma or GED

Apprenticeship training in sheet metal

Tools

Sheet metal tools

Job description

Description

• Job Title: Tinsmith - Structures
• Department: Station Operations
• MTA Agency: Metro‑North Railroad
• Primary Location(s): Various
• Salary Range: See wage progression chart below
• Regulated/Safety Sensitive: Safety Sensitive/Non‑DOT Regulated
• Union Affiliation: Agreement
• Closing Date: Until Filled
• Shift: Any
• Title 55‑a: Not Applicable
• Other: Not Telework eligible

About The Agency

MTA Metro‑North Railroad is a dynamic organization operating out of Grand Central Terminal. We provide service to over 86.5 million customers traveling in and out of New York and Connecticut. A subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro‑North Railroad is one of the busiest commuter railroads in the nation. MTA Metro‑North Railroad strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities for its employees.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Fabricate sheet metal fittings and ductwork from drawings.
• Install and repair ductwork and fittings in railroad facilities.
• Fabricate pans and fittings from sheet copper; install and repair roofing (shingles, roll roofing, tile, roof cement).

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of telephone cable color codes; ability to read prints and use test equipment; knowledge of electrical laws; verbal and written communication skills.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, GED, or TASC, or apprenticeship training as a sheet metal worker.
• Two (2) years of work experience may be substituted for vocational training.

Special Requirements

• Valid Class D driver’s license or equivalent; personal toolbox with sheet metal tools.
• Safety‑sensitive position subject to toxicology testing.

Rate of Pay

The starting rate of 70% is equivalent to $31.67. The wage progression scale is as follows: Year 1 = 70%, Year 2 = 70%, Year 3 = 75%, Year 4 = 80%, Year 5 = 85%, Year 6 = 85%, Year 7 = 90%, Year 8 = 100%. The full rate of pay is $45.24/hour. This salary is non‑negotiable, based on the SMW Collective Bargaining Agreement. An exception may be granted for a journeyman rate to those who have completed a four‑year bona‑fide apprenticeship program or have four (4) years of full‑time practical experience and can provide proof.

Seniority

Applicants will establish seniority in the Sheet Metal Workers union in accordance with the current collective bargaining agreement. Members may be subject to an initiation fee and monthly union dues.

Physical Activities

• Must be able to lift and carry tools and material weighing up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis and occasionally up to 75 lbs.

Working Conditions

• Works outside, exposed to various weather conditions.
• Works at heights up to 50 ft. on scaffolds and ladders.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ADA DISCLAIMER

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers and encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply. If you seek a reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability, or for a religious practice or observance, to participate in the job application or interview process, please notify your MTA representative once you have been contacted regarding the role.