How do they match: Rail Car Repairers

  • Brake Specialist
  • Freight Maintenance Specialist
  • Rail Specialist
  • Repair Specialist

  • Inspect components such as bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if repairs are needed.
  • Inspect the interior and exterior of rail cars coming into rail yards to identify defects and to determine the extent of wear and damage.
  • Measure diameters of axle wheel seats, using micrometers, and mark dimensions on axles so that wheels can be bored to specified dimensions.

  • Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning.
  • Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.
  • Inspect structural components of vehicles to identify problems.
  • Inspect vehicles to determine overall condition.
  • Seal gaps or cracks to prevent leakage or moisture intrusion.