Rail Car Repairers

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Remove locomotives, car mechanical units, or other components, using pneumatic hoists and jacks, pinch bars, hand tools, and cutting torches.
2. 02Repair or replace defective or worn parts such as bearings, pistons, and gears, using hand tools, torque wrenches, power tools, and welding equipment.
3. 03Test units for operability before and after repairs.
4. 04Align car sides for installation of car ends and crossties, using width gauges, turnbuckles, and wrenches.
5. 05Adjust repaired or replaced units as needed to ensure proper operation.
6. 06Repair, fabricate, and install steel or wood fittings, using blueprints, shop sketches, and instruction manuals.
7. 07Perform scheduled maintenance, and clean units and components.
8. 08Examine car roofs for wear and damage, and repair defective sections, using roofing material, cement, nails, and waterproof paint.
9. 09Paint car exteriors, interiors, and fixtures.
10. 10Repair and maintain electrical and electronic controls for propulsion and braking systems.
11. 11Disassemble units such as water pumps, control valves, and compressors so that repairs can be made.
12. 12Inspect components such as bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if repairs are needed.

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