Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Overview

The Sheetmetal Worker in the Maintenance of Equipment department at Metro-North Railroad is responsible for fabricating, removing, installing, and repairing sheet metal on railroad rolling stock. This position requires mechanical knowledge and experience in sheet metal and pipefitting.

Responsibilities

• Cutting, threading, installing, and removing pipes ranging in size from one-quarter inch to two and one-half inches on the rolling stock.
• Fabricating and installing copper tubing ranging in size from one-quarter to seven-eighths of an inch.
• Performing periodic equipment inspections and completing required paperwork in compliance with regulations.
• Performing repairs to railcar lavatories and septic systems.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent or Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC).
• Vocational or apprentice training.
• A minimum of two years prior sheet-metal and/or pipefitter experience.
• Previous sheet-metal or pipefitting experience.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Must have a personal toolbox with sheet metal tools.

Benefits

• Commuter Assistance
• Health Insurance
• Pension Plans
• Retirement Savings Accounts
• PTO

Additional Information

• Works in various shops and outside during inclement weather.
• May work at heights up to 50 feet performing shop maintenance.