Field Technician

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The Field Technician performs all aspects of work on rail cars being processed, including electrical and mechanical trouble-shooting, repairs, modifications, and other duties requested by their supervisor.

The position entails working on rail cars in the final assembly process at a facility or a remote site. The technician will use standard hand tools along with their ability to perform basic trouble-shooting utilizing multi-meters and PC-based test equipment. The technician will read piping diagrams, mechanical drawings, technical manuals, and electrical schematics as required to accomplish the job assignment.

The technician will perform test procedures on various systems, including :

• HVAC
• Brakes
• Propulsion
• Communications systems
• Toilet systems
• Trainline systems
• Sign systems
• Automatic Train Control systems
• General functional tests
• HI potential tests
• Wining Continuity Tests
• Pneumatic Leakage Tests
• Dynamic Tests
• Burn-in tests

The test technician will interact directly with the customer on a regular basis and must have the ability to communicate clearly and be confident in their assignment. The test technician will fill out all test documentation, reports, and other required documentation.

The Field Technician will operate in many cases without direct supervision and will be the lead in performing their tasks. They will initiate the call for vendor, engineering, or manufacturing support and report to the supervisor the results or need for further assistance.

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