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Job Description

Overview

The Commissioning Mechanic position is for the Railcar Division, focusing on the latest Charger locomotives and Venture single-level coaches. The role involves hands-on mechanical and electrical work to support rail transportation.

Responsibilities

  • Commission and support new locomotives and coaches.
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Use diagnostic software and schematics to solve real-world problems.
  • Perform field modifications to improve performance and reliability.
  • Work closely with experienced technicians and engineers.
  • Document work and contribute to continuous improvement.
  • Follow safety procedures and industry best practices.

Requirements

  • A technical school diploma or equivalent (high school diploma or GED required).
  • A strong interest in hands-on mechanical and electrical work.
  • Experience working on any type of machinery or vehicle, such as cars, trucks, submarines, boats, tractors, heavy machinery, welding, etc.
  • Open to candidates with construction or electrical experience.
  • A team-oriented mindset and good communication skills.
  • A valid driver's license in good standing.

Additional Information

  • Pay Rate: $30/hr- $32/hr
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Locations: Philadelphia, PA- $30/HR, Chicago, IL- $32/HR, Seattle, WA - $30/HR
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How this job compares in Chicago, IL

Pay in context

At roughly $31/hr, this posting comes in about 16% below the $37/hr median for welding jobs in Chicago, IL, where the middle half runs $31–$47/hr across 76 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 22% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Chicago, IL

We're tracking 96 other active welding openings in Chicago, IL right now, from 54 different employers. 31 of them were added in the last week. Across Illinois as a whole we're tracking 333 other active welding openings from 206 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Chicago, or widen the search to Illinois.

The most active employers in Illinois at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Staff on Site (13), S&C Electric Company (10), and Gerber Collision & Glass (10). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Illinois, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Chicago at $37/hr, Elk Grove Village at $36/hr, and Bedford Park at $33/hr. Chicago is among them.

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