Work Equipment Machinist (Mechanic)

Job ID: 17650 Business Unit: Metro-North Railroad Location: White Plains, NY, United States Regular/Temporary: Regular Department: System Equipment Repair Date Posted: Oct 13, 2026 Description Job Title: Work Equipment Machinist (Mechanic) Department: M of W MTA Agency: Metro-North Railroad Primary Location(s): Various Salary Range: See wage progression below Regulated/Safety Sensitive: Safety Sensitive/DOT Regulated Union Affiliation: Agreement Closing Date (if applicable): Open till filled Shift (if applicable): Any Title 55-a (yes or no): Not Applicable Other: Not Telework eligible JOB SUMMARY Work Equipment Machinists troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical machinery systems related to the Track and Structures department. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include but are not limited to: Perform required inspection, testing, and maintenance on various types of machinery (e.g., railway machinery, building systems) Troubleshoot equipment to determine causes of failures and perform corrective actions Repair and maintain heavy duty over-the-road machinery/vehicles (e.g., driveline, brakes, engines, steering, suspensions) in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Repair and maintain machine appurtenances such as brooms, plows, buckets, saws, drills, generators, and compressors Perform structural repairs to machinery frames and attachments Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, electric, and pneumatic machinery components Troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems and related components Read and understand various types of schematics to perform work Set up, adjust, and operate machining equipment (e.g., lathes, drills presses, grinders, mills, saws, shears) to machine raw materials and parts to specifications Use measuring tools (e.g., tape measure, micrometer, calipers, gauges) to measure materials and perform calculations Perform metal working tasks using metal shaping/forming tools (e.g., metal brake, shear) Use oxy-acetylene torch kits to heat and cut ferrous metal materials Use MIG, TIG and ARC welding techniques to complete required work Perform administrative tasks related to timekeeping, material procurement, work orders, and training activities Operate a motor vehicle to access job sites and perform work-related activities Perform all other duties as assigned REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Must have a High School Diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) Must have a valid motor vehicle driver’s license and Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a mechanic (e.g., pump mechanic, building maintenance mechanic, automotive mechanic, heavy machinery mechanic, etc.) Must have two (2) years of technical school or apprentice training in a mechanical field and one (1) year of field experience The following is/are preferred : Three (3) or more years of field experience as a mechanic Technical training in a mechanical field Machine shop/Computer Numeric Control (CNC) equipment experience or training Experience in metal inert gas (MIG), tungsten inert gas (TIG), and/or arc welding Experience or training in diagnosing and repairing hydraulic, pneumatic, and/or electrical equipment Experience or training in diagnosing and repairing diesel and/or gasoline engines Experience in metal fabrication Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Operation and control skills, operation monitoring skills, critical thinking skills, active listening skills, equipment maintenance skills, troubleshooting skills, skilled in coordinating work, repairing skills, judgement and decision making skills; time management skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills, reading comprehension skills, ability to precisely adjust controls ,ability to identify and correct problems, ability to quickly respond to signals, oral and written comprehension ability, ability to perform basic mathematical calculations quickly a…

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