ACARA Jobs
Services Locomotive Mechanic
Apply- ID: 543991
- Posted: 9/27/2024
- Location: Kearny, NJ
- Category: LI - Light Industrial
- Job Type: Temp to Direct
- Duration: Contract to Di
Description
Acara Solutions is looking for a Locomotive Mechanic for our partner located out in Kearny, NJ who specializes in transportation manufacturing.
Here is what you will get:
Shift: 7am to 3:30pm
Compensation: $37/hr
Objective:
- Mechanical lead for locomotive overhaul and rebuild program.
- Lead mechanical installation of all equipment per original equipment manufacturer (OEM) instruction / repair manuals.
- Ensuring timely completion of activities while complying with our environment, health and safety (EHS) process.
Here is what you will do:
- Mechanical lead for maintenance, repairs and rebuilding of locomotive & sub-systems listed below:
- Prime mover and head end power (HEP) engine, alternator, fuel system, cooling system and oil lube system installation and troubleshooting, build-up and installation of compressors, operator's cabs, car-bodies & all hatches and radiators
- Must be able to align engine/alternator
- Responsible for training new employees to understand and utilize standard operating procedures (SOP), as well as the safe use of specialty tooling.
- Portable and overhead crane operations
- Forklift operations
- Fabricating and using cost-saving tools for factory use.
- Troubleshooting & repairing defects on all locomotive systems
- Ensuring compliance with all applicable rules, instructions, and standards:
- Code of Ethics and Compliance.
- Environment, Health and Safety
- Railway Safety
- Quality
- Project Management
Job Requirements
Skills / Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of four years related experience in Locomotive build/repair and overhaul
- Expert knowledge of locomotive build and repair/ overhaul
- Knowledge of railway products and systems
- Ability to train new recruits.
- MIG and Arc welding
- Forklift / Scissor lift operations.
- Portable and overhead crane operations - certified
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.