How do they match: Rail Car Repairers

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul railroad rolling stock, mine cars, or mass transit rail cars.

Repair and maintain electrical and electronic controls for propulsion and braking systems.
Repair car upholstery.
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.
Repair, fabricate, and install steel or wood fittings, using blueprints, shop sketches, and instruction manuals.
Adjust repaired or replaced units as needed to ensure proper operation.
Disassemble units such as water pumps, control valves, and compressors so that repairs can be made.
Examine car roofs for wear and damage, and repair defective sections, using roofing material, cement, nails, and waterproof paint.
Inspect components such as bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if repairs are needed.
Install and repair interior flooring, fixtures, walls, plumbing, steps, and platforms.
Record conditions of cars, and repair and maintenance work performed or to be performed.
Test units for operability before and after repairs.

Repair electronic equipment.
Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.
Repair structural components.
Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
Maintain repair or maintenance records.

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