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Overview

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing field modifications, installation verification, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of rail vehicle systems and associated equipment. This role requires a highly skilled technician with both electrical and mechanical expertise who can interpret schematics and engineering documentation to execute modifications and resolve issues with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Perform field modifications, retrofits, and upgrades on rail vehicles and related equipment.
  • Troubleshoot electrical systems ranging from 24VDC control circuits to 480VAC power systems.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical system issues.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and installation instructions.
  • Verify proper installation and functionality of modified systems through testing and commissioning activities.
  • Identify root causes of failures and implement corrective actions in accordance with engineering requirements.
  • Conduct system testing, inspections, and operational validation to ensure equipment meets performance and safety standards.
  • Generate clear documentation of work performed, deficiencies identified, corrective actions, and commissioning results.
  • Support startup, commissioning, warranty, and field service activities at customer sites.
  • Work independently with minimal technical guidance while maintaining high-quality workmanship and adherence to safety procedures.

Requirements

  • Strong working knowledge of electrical systems from 24VDC through 480VAC.
  • Proven troubleshooting experience involving electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical systems.
  • Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and engineering change documentation.
  • Experience performing field modifications and validating system functionality.
  • Skilled in the use of electrical test equipment including multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers, and related diagnostic tools.
  • Mechanical aptitude with experience using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and solve complex technical problems with limited supervision.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality standards.

Additional Information

  • Job Location: Philadelphia, PA
  • Duration: 12 Months
  • Shift: 7 AM - 3:30 PM
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How this job compares in Philadelphia, PA

Pay in context

At roughly $30/hr, this posting comes in about 14% below the $35/hr median for welding jobs in Philadelphia, PA, where the middle half runs $25–$43/hr across 19 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 32% 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 Philadelphia, PA

We're tracking 45 other active welding openings in Philadelphia, PA right now, from 32 different employers. 12 of them were added in the last week. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 286 other active welding openings from 186 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Philadelphia, or widen the search to Pennsylvania.

The most active employers in Pennsylvania at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Phillips Tank & Structure (8), Greene Tweed (7), and TradeWorx (6). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Pennsylvania, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Philadelphia at $35/hr and York at $27/hr. Philadelphia is among them.

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