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Rail Car Technician - New Carrolton, MD.

New Carrolton, MD

Posted: 02/03/2025 Industry: Manufacturing Job Number: 42601018 Pay Rate: $24.61 / hour

Job Description

Job Title: Rail Car TechnicianLocation: New Carrollton, MD @ WMATA New Carrollton Rail Yard
Duration: 6 Months Temp-to-Hire
Hours: 5:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Pay Rate: $24.61/hrPosition Overview:
We are currently seeking a Rail Car Technician for a client in New Carrollton, MD at the WMATA New Carrollton Rail Yard.Key Responsibilities:
As a Rail Car Technician, your day-to-day duties will include:
  • Mechanical:
    • Perform metal finishing efficiently and properly.
    • Set up all work on a rail car from drawings, procedures, and written/verbal instructions.
    • Make production aids such as templates and hand jigs to assist with work.
    • Perform repairs on materials as needed.
    • Build jigs, fixtures, and other production time-saving devices from drawings.
    • Use hand and power (electrical and pneumatic) tools efficiently.
  • Electrical:
    • Efficiently assemble wire harnesses and terminate wire ends.
    • Route cables or wires in complex areas (e.g., cabs, electric lockers, or train line boxes) based on drawings.
    • Troubleshoot electrical misfires using a working knowledge of electrical schematics.
    • Perform soldering to make wire connections.
Candidates must be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors, with a strong work ethic and flexibility in schedules.Must-Haves:
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Electrical wiring experience.
  • Ability to work outdoors and indoors.
  • Comparable technical experience in US Military, Avionics, or Automotive industries.
Skills:
  • Mechanical, electrical, blueprint and schematic reading, testing, troubleshooting, automotive mechanic skills.
Details:
  • Duration: 6 Months Temp-to-Hire
  • Location: New Carrollton, MD @ WMATA New Carrollton Rail Yard
  • Salary: $24.61/hr (depending on experience)
  • Benefits: Full benefits available (Medical, Dental, Vision) with a cafeteria-style plan.
Company Overview:
Lighthouse Professional Services, a division of Staffing 360 Solutions Group, has been providing contract and direct hire talent to client companies, ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations, for over 50 years. Our offices are in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, and we work with clients across the country. Our management and recruiting teams are led by experienced industry professionals. We invest in excellent working partnerships, powered by people.Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!
Please include a clean copy of your resume, salary expectations, and any references in your application.
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