Metra Commuter Rail
Sheetmetal Worker - Mech- Future Needs
Metra Commuter Rail, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
This posting is intended to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for future opportunities. Please note that multiple positions may be filled from this posting. Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency provides safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service to link communities in Northeastern Illinois. Mechanical coordinates and oversees the repair, inspection, cleaning, rebuilding, replacing and maintenance of 1,180 pieces of rolling stock used in commuter service.
The department’s goal is to provide safe, clean and reliable service while maintaining the fleet to the standards of the Federal Railroad Administration, Association of American Railroads, American Public Transit Association and the original equipment manufacturers. Reporting to the assigned director, the Sheet Metal Worker repairs and maintains passenger equipment, freight cars, and locomotives. The primary duties include locating and marking dimensions and reference lines on metal sheets and setting up and operating both hand and power fabricating and forming machines. Set up and operate soldering and welding equipment; and smooth seams, joints, and burred surfaces. Install new piping systems to new machinery and for new facility services. Maintain and repair existing steam, water, air and gas piping systems in the shop facility. Repair all water coolers, toilets, sinks, hot water heaters, shop boilers, water treatment, and all associated powerhouse piping systems that are above ground. Works under both inside and outside environmental conditions under prevailing conditions of heat, cold, rain, and snow. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. This is a Union position. Starting pay rates may vary based on entry rates in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration. Responsibilities
Locate and mark dimensions and reference lines on metal sheets and set up and operate both hand and power fabricating and forming machines. Set up and operate soldering and welding equipment; smooth seams, joints, and burred surfaces. Install new piping systems to new machinery and for new facility services. Maintain and repair existing steam, water, air and gas piping systems in the shop facility. Repair all water coolers, toilets, sinks, hot water heaters, shop boilers, water treatment, and all associated powerhouse piping systems that are above ground. Work under both inside and outside environmental conditions under prevailing conditions of heat, cold, rain, and snow. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Employment details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Administrative Industries: Rail Transportation
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This posting is intended to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for future opportunities. Please note that multiple positions may be filled from this posting. Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency provides safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service to link communities in Northeastern Illinois. Mechanical coordinates and oversees the repair, inspection, cleaning, rebuilding, replacing and maintenance of 1,180 pieces of rolling stock used in commuter service.
The department’s goal is to provide safe, clean and reliable service while maintaining the fleet to the standards of the Federal Railroad Administration, Association of American Railroads, American Public Transit Association and the original equipment manufacturers. Reporting to the assigned director, the Sheet Metal Worker repairs and maintains passenger equipment, freight cars, and locomotives. The primary duties include locating and marking dimensions and reference lines on metal sheets and setting up and operating both hand and power fabricating and forming machines. Set up and operate soldering and welding equipment; and smooth seams, joints, and burred surfaces. Install new piping systems to new machinery and for new facility services. Maintain and repair existing steam, water, air and gas piping systems in the shop facility. Repair all water coolers, toilets, sinks, hot water heaters, shop boilers, water treatment, and all associated powerhouse piping systems that are above ground. Works under both inside and outside environmental conditions under prevailing conditions of heat, cold, rain, and snow. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. This is a Union position. Starting pay rates may vary based on entry rates in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration. Responsibilities
Locate and mark dimensions and reference lines on metal sheets and set up and operate both hand and power fabricating and forming machines. Set up and operate soldering and welding equipment; smooth seams, joints, and burred surfaces. Install new piping systems to new machinery and for new facility services. Maintain and repair existing steam, water, air and gas piping systems in the shop facility. Repair all water coolers, toilets, sinks, hot water heaters, shop boilers, water treatment, and all associated powerhouse piping systems that are above ground. Work under both inside and outside environmental conditions under prevailing conditions of heat, cold, rain, and snow. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Employment details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Administrative Industries: Rail Transportation
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