Job Description
Mechanical Installer
$20-21/hr
Main Accountabilities Core purpose : Under general supervision, the
Mechanical Installer will be responsible for the installation of various type of equipment per manufacturer's specifications found in transit light and heavy rail vehicles. The position requires frequent lifting, climbing, standing, crouching, squatting, bending and kneeling. The position may require weekend and/or holiday work. This work must be done in accordance to accepted standards of the trade, supervisory direction, Company established procedures, practices, and specifications.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities: • Following a pre-established schedule for the installation of equipment on transit vehicles including those associated with propulsion, trucks, pneumatic supply and brake control, air conditioning, fiberglass panels, glass, flooring, doors as required to achieve manufacturer specifications.
• Uses precision measuring devices in the course of the work.
• Measures and inspects completed work to confirm adherence to specifications.
• Record all findings accurately in provided Test Reports, for inclusion into Car History Books that follow each completed vehicle such as torque values, part and serial numbers.
• Performs modifications to rail vehicle as directed by engineering and supervisory staff.
• Reads and interprets engineering drawings, manuals and work orders.
• Documents work performed and parts and materials used; follows specified safety procedures.
• May perform welding and burning.
• Using and maintaining hand and power tools equipment of the trade.
• Maintaining accurate records of work performed and materials used.
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications • 2+ yrs. experience, desired in light rail or transportation environment.
• Experience in installation of electrical and mechanic equipment.
• Requires a thorough understanding of assembly build practices and procedures.
• Must have good mathematical skills.
• Knowledge of mechanical torque, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Must own and maintain a basic hand tool set.
• Experience in precision measuring equipment i.e., caliper, micrometer, pie tape, etc.
Must have experience working within and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Experience with working in diverse and busy team environments.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure and against deadlines.
• Attention to quality control and customer service.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Self-motivated and ability to multi-task
EDUCATION: • Must have a minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent
• College/ Technical trade school degree/ certificate preferred.
• Ability to read, write and communicate proficiently in English.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: • This position works in a warehouse/production environment. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• The performance of this position requires exposure to the manufacturing areas where certain areas require.
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Job Tags
Holiday work, Contract work, Weekend work,