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Rail Car Technician -Staten Island

Staten Island, NY 10302

Posted: 02/03/2025 Industry: Manufacturing Job Number: 42764376 Pay Rate: $24.61 / hour

Job Description

Job Title: Rail Car Technician
Location: Staten Island, NY
Duration: Contract to Permanent
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Pay Rate: $24.61/hr. depending on experienceCompany Overview:Lighthouse Professional Services, a division of Staffing 360 Solutions group of companies, 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.Position Overview:We are currently seeking a Rail Car Technician in Staten Island, NY.Key Responsibilities:MUST HAVES:
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Electrical wiring experience
  • Ability to work outdoors and indoors
Rail Car Technician (RCT):
  • Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and perform mechanical repairs on rail cars.
  • Technical experience in the US Military, Avionics, or Automotive industries is comparable.
Mechanical Responsibilities:
  • Perform metal finishing efficiently and properly.
  • Efficiently set up all work on a rail car using drawings, procedures, and written/verbal instructions.
  • Create production aids such as templates and hand jigs to assist work.
  • Perform acceptable repairs on any material.
  • Build jigs, fixtures, and other production time-saving devices from drawings.
  • Use hand and power (electrical and pneumatic) tools efficiently.
Electrical Responsibilities:
  • Assemble wire harnesses and terminate wire ends efficiently.
  • Route cable or wire in complex areas such as cabs, electric lockers, or train line boxes, following drawings.
  • Troubleshoot misfires with a working knowledge of electrical schematics.
  • Perform soldering to make wire connections.
Skills:
  • Mechanical, electrical, blueprint, schematic, testing, troubleshooting, automotive mechanic
Details:
  • Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Duration: Contract to Permanent
  • Location: Staten Island, NY
  • Salary: $24.61/hr. depending on experience
  • Benefits: Benefits available to purchase. Cafeteria-style plans to have on contract until you go permanent.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately! Please include a clean copy of your resume, salary expectations, and any references.#HP360

Meet Your Recruiter

Jacob Liebowitz
Recruiter

Jacob started with Lighthouse Professional Services’ Shelton branch as a Sourcing Specialist in October 2021 and transitioned into a Staffing Specialist role in January 2022. The mentorship of Dan Dubay and Ben Champagne has helped him fast-track his career. Jacob is motivated to further his knowledge of the technical/engineering field so that he can develop into a top-performing recruiter.

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