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Rail Car Technician

Corona, NY 11368

Posted: 02/03/2025 Industry: Machine Shop Job Number: 42595895 Pay Rate: $24.61 / hour

Job Description

Job Title: Rail Car Technician
Location: Corona, NY
Type: Temp to Permanent
Salary: $24.61/hr Position Overview:Lighthouse Professional Services is currently seeking a highly skilled Rail Car Technician (RCT) to join our client in Corona, NY. As an RCT, you will be responsible for analyzing, testing, troubleshooting, and performing mechanical repairs on rail cars. The ideal candidate will have mechanical and electrical experience, and the ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments. Experience in US Military, Avionics, or Automotive industries is comparable.Key Responsibilities:
  • Mechanical:
    • Perform metal finishing efficiently and properly.
    • Set up work on rail cars from drawings, procedures, and instructions.
    • Build jigs, fixtures, and production time-saving devices from drawings.
    • Use hand and power tools efficiently.
  • Electrical:
    • Assemble wire harnesses and terminate wire ends efficiently.
    • Route cables and wires in complex areas such as cabs, electric lockers, or train line boxes.
    • Troubleshoot electrical issues by interpreting electrical schematics.
    • Perform soldering to make wire connections.
Required Skills & Experience:
  • Must Haves:
    • Mechanical aptitude
    • Electrical wiring experience
    • Ability to work outdoors & indoors
    • Knowledge of blueprint reading, schematics, and troubleshooting
    • Experience with testing and mechanical repairs
Additional Details:
  • Duration: 6 months Temp to Permanent.
  • Location: Corona, NY
  • Salary: $24.61/hr 
  • Benefits: Optional Contractor benefits to pick up if needed Cafeteria style plans including Medical, Dental, and Vision
Company Overview:Lighthouse Professional Services, a division of Staffing 360 Solutions, has over 50 years of experience providing staffing solutions to small and global companies. We are committed to delivering quality talent and have earned the "Best in Staffing" award multiple times. We focus on building strong 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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