HSR Machinist Technician - 90404849 - Long Island City
Location
New York, NY
Wage
$37.91 – $44.6/hr
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Posted on September 30, 2026
Job Description
Overview
Amtrak is seeking a High Speed Trainset Machinist Technician to inspect, repair, and troubleshoot mechanical systems and components. The role emphasizes teamwork and the ability to train others, contributing to the safety and efficiency of the railroad.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, repair, or replace components and troubleshoot equipment.
- Determine required corrective actions and causes of failures.
- Train members of their craft and other trainset mechanics.
- Work in a team environment and perform other required tasks.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Must be Work Keys certified.
- Successfully completed High Speed Trainset training course.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
Additional Information
- Posting Location: New York
- Relocation Offered: No
- Travel Requirements: Up to 25%
Compensation
- Minimum Wage: $37.91/hour
- Maximum Wage: $44.60/hour
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
How this job compares in New York, NY
Pay in context
At roughly $41/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $40/hr median for welding jobs in New York, NY, whose middle half runs $38–$53/hr across 23 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 61% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.
The local market in New York, NY
We're tracking 32 other active welding openings in New York, NY right now, from 25 different employers. 15 of them were added in the last week. Across New York as a whole we're tracking 137 other active welding openings from 92 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in New York, or widen the search to New York.
The most active employers in New York at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in New York, NY (13), Northwell Health (4), and Fluidstack (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.
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