Heavy Equipment Mechanic

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Join Our Team as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Talgo Inc.
$1,000 Hiring Bonus + Great Benefits!

Talgo Inc. is looking for a dedicated and skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team. If you’re passionate about working with rail cars, have mechanical experience, and are eager to make a difference, we want to hear from you! This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, rewarding environment while contributing to the production of cutting-edge rail technology.

Why Talgo?

• $1,000 Hiring Bonus
• 100% Health Benefits for Employees
• 50% Health Benefits for Dependents
• Competitive 401K with Company Match
• Generous Time Off Policy
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Great Work Environment

What You’ll Do:

• Perform basic mechanical tasks under supervision, including underframe cleaning, assisting with incoming and outgoing testing on train cars, and installing platform steps and exterior grab handles
• General facility and rail car cleaning
• Verify the quality and accuracy of completed tasks by inspecting finished work to meet required standards and specifications
• Use simple measuring elements like calipers, measuring tape, and gauges to ensure accuracy
• Collaborate with team members to provide coaching, training, and mentorship
• Follow established Standard Work Instructions and utilize basic computer skills

Work Environment:

• Typically dirty, with exposure to dust, grease, and industrial by-products
• Work in various conditions, including confined spaces and at heights up to 20 feet

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of professional mechanical experience (automotive, motorcycle, aircraft, heavy equipment, etc.)
• Proficient with hand and power tools, and measuring instruments
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and documentation
• Strong understanding of measurements and basic math; proficiency in both standard and metric systems
• Experience with data entry and basic computer skills
• Detail-oriented, able to multitask, and capable of meeting deadlines
• Ability to stand for long periods, twist, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and under rail vehicles, and work at heights up to 20 feet
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Additional Information:

• Comply with the quality, environmental, and safety standards set out in Talgo’s management system
• Respond to company needs with professionalism and commitment

Ready to Join Our Team?
Apply today to become a part of Talgo Inc., where you’ll make a direct impact on the rail industry while growing your career!

Talgo, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate with respect to hiring or promotion of individuals, conditions of employment, disciplinary and discharge practices, or any other aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin (ancestry), disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

 

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