Mechanical Technician

Job Title: Mechanical Technician
Pay Rate: $22.50/Hr.
Duration: 8 Months
Location: New Castle, DE

Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Eastern time

Job Duties:

• Overhauling train components by removing, inspecting, replacing, and fitting parts according to work instructions, and performing maintenance on mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic equipment.
• Key duties include cleaning and pre-cleaning components, operating machinery like pressure washers, using overhead cranes, and documenting work.
• The role involves both hands-on mechanical/electronic work and ensuring quality, safety, and continuous improvement in the repair process.
• Overhaul maintenance: Execute all aspects of overhaul maintenance for train and rail vehicle components, meeting production plan requirements.
• Component work: Remove, inspect, replace, and fit components in accordance with work instructions.
• Machine operation: Operate equipment like pressure washers for pre-cleaning and work.
• Material handling: Safely move components using overhead cranes and lifting devices
• Documentation: Maintain technical documentation, accurately document actions and operations, and use a laptop for diagnostics and fault-finding.
• Quality and safety: Foster a "Zero Harm Culture," ensure products are repaired to a high standard, and maintain workshop cleanliness and PPE requirements.
• Continuous improvement: Contribute to improving repair costs, time, and quality.

Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in a mechanical environment is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulics.
• Technical knowledge: Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications, able to use basic shop tools and power tools, able to use test instruments and a level of fault-finding experience is desired.
• Physical requirements: Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting (up to 40 pounds), standing, walking, and using tools.
• Other: Strong documentation skills, basic computer knowledge, and forklift operation experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $22.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Please provide your email

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Maintenance/inspection/repair: 1 year (Required)
• Hand/power/precision measuring tools: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• New Castle, DE Required)

Work Location: In person