Mechanical – Sheet Metal Worker – Birmingham, AL Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Mechanical

• Sheet Metal Worker
• Birmingham, AL
  Birmingham, AL, United States (On-site)
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Job Summary
Pipe fit in shops, yards, buildings and passenger coaches. Primary Activities and Responsibilities Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Build, erect, assemble, install, dismantle, and maintain parts made of copper, brass, tin, zinc, white/black metal of 10 gauge and lighter, including brazing, soldering, tinning and leading
Bend, fit, cut, thread, braze, connect and disconnect air, water, gas, oil and steam pipes
Operate pipe threading machines
Oxy-propane and arc welding
Move locomotives
Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager Pay Rate Training Rate

• $36.92/hour
  Apprentice (1st 345 work days from start date at work location)
• 90% of journeyman rate
  Apprentice (2nd 345 work days from start date at work location)
• 95 % of journeyman rate
  Full Journeyman Rate (upon reporting to location)
• $41.02/hour Training
  You will attend paid training, which could be out of town. CSX will pay for travel and lodging as required by collective bargaining agreement. Selkirk, NY ONLY
• This position shares a joint roster between the Mechanical, Facilities, and Signals Departments.

Once hired and upon reporting to Selkirk, placement in a position will be determined by the union agreement seniority rule in which bids/awarded positions are based on seniority. When accepting an Electrician position, it’s important to understand that if you hold this position at Selkirk, you may hold a position in any of these three departments throughout your CSXT career: Mechanical Electrician works in a Locomotive Shop.
Facilities Electrician covers road territory and travels.
Signals Electrician-Switch Heater covers road territory and travels. Minimum Qualifications 18 years of age or older
High School Diploma/GED
Valid Driver’s License
One year experience reading and interpreting technical drawings or schematics
One year experience in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
One year experience using oxy-propane torch
One year of pipefitting experience Preferred Qualifications Experience in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and/or Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)
Three years combined sheet metal, fabrication, and/or pipefitting experience Physical Requirements Heavy work, lifting up to 70 pounds occasionally and up to 100 pounds on a rare basis
Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb
Exposure to equipment that intensifies the heat factor on an occasional basis
Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection Basic Competencies Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications)
Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)
Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)
Mechanical aptitude Job Requirements Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
Wear protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, or safety-toe boots
Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work
Complete annual training and pass safety rules examinations
Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test

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