Mechanical Specialist B

Overview:

Arc welds ferrous and non-ferrous materials by use of electric arc process in all positions per AWS D 15.1. Performs repairs, changes, improvements and conversions to car parts and assembles such underframe, trucks, insulation jackets, etc. dismantles, repairs, installs and/or renews coils, valves and miscellaneous tank car fittings. Performs testing operations on rolling stock as required.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares equipment and surfaces, welds, burns, fits, tacks as necessary to complete repairs.
• Finishing weld by removing slag and grinding when necessary.
• Locates and tests areas to be welded for leaks by use of soapsuds and air, rechecking as necessary.
• Jacks car, remove, replace, disassemble, assemble trucks to repair or gain access to parts needing repair.
• Remove, replace, straighten, renew or replace various car parts such as couplers, gears, center sills, safety appliances, insulation, jackets, running boards, slabs as required to achieve proper repairs.
• Installs, tests, repairs renews interior or exterior coils, cradles, and brackets. Hydrostatic test of tank, inspects for leakage, repair and retests as required. 
• Replace, repair defective piping as required. 
• Sets up and operates bending, threading, and cutting equipment to shape and fabricate pipe for installation. Apply levers, rods and similar equpiment that is installed in conjuction with car piping. 
• Perform minor prevention maintenance on tools adn equipment used.
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Comply with the established safety policies, support-continuing awareness for safety, and when possible recommend specific changes and improvements to health and safety policies and programs. 

Qualifications:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as IO instructions, FM instructions, work orders, and AAR Field Manual.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide two digit numbers.
• Ability to reason through and plan work details and procedures to obtain desired results.
• Knowledgeable of AAR regulations adn railcar repairs preferred.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Basic computer knowledge and strong communication skills/experience.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to stoop for extended periods and routinely move from kneeling to stnading positions.
• Must be able to perform overhead work for extended periods.
• Must be able to safely lift (vertically) up to 51 pounds, regularly, and safely lift up to 85 pounds, occasionally, from the ground surface.
• Must be able to push/pull (horizontally) up to 140 pounds of force.
• Must be able to climb ladders and perform work at elevated heights.
• Must be able to work in extremem temperature environments.
• Must be able to physically enter confined space and work in enclosed environments.

The above description is general and is not to be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.