How do they match: Rail Car Repairers

  • Machine Mechanic
  • Machine Overhauler
  • Machinery Mechanic
  • Test Rack Operator

  • Adjust repaired or replaced units as needed to ensure proper operation.
  • Remove locomotives, car mechanical units, or other components, using pneumatic hoists and jacks, pinch bars, hand tools, and cutting torches.
  • Repair or replace defective or worn parts such as bearings, pistons, and gears, using hand tools, torque wrenches, power tools, and welding equipment.
  • Repair window sash frames, attach weather stripping and channels to frames, and replace window glass, using hand tools.
  • Replace defective wiring and insulation, and tighten electrical connections, using hand tools.
  • Test electrical systems of cars by operating systems and using testing equipment such as ammeters.
  • Test units for operability before and after repairs.

  • Align equipment or machinery.