Sheet Metal Worker

Amtrak connect businesses and communities across the country and move America’s workforce toward the future. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States.

Responsible for inspection, testing and maintenance of plumbing, hydraulic and pneumatic systems on rolling stock equipment and components in accordance with FRA and Amtrak standards and guidelines.

• Performs inspection, testing and maintenance in accordance with 49CFR regulations and Amtrak standards and guidelines.
• Troubleshoots equipment to determine corrective actions and causes of equipment failures.
• Installs, maintains and repairs hydraulic and pneumatic circuits and systems.
• Repairs brake, water heating and sanitation systems.
• Installs, maintains and repairs heating and cooling equipment and related piping.
• Maintains proper care and use of materials, test equipment, machines and hand tools normally associated with assigned job.

Work Experience:

• Experience in troubleshooting, repair, replacement and rebuilding of mechanic equipment and systems.
• Experience testing equipment and repairs to water and sanitation systems.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of specialized tools, equipment and measurements necessary to meet established standards.
• Some computer skills.

Preferred Work Experience:

Experience in the maintenance of railroad equipment.

Preferred Education:

Completion of technical school or apprenticeship program.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No