Job Title: Rail Car Technician
Location: Pitkin Brooklyn, NY. - 1 of 8 the roles will be training in Pitkin then going to Staten Island.
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Openings: 8
Pay: $26/hour
Shift: Monday – Friday | 7am -4pm
Benefits: Optional cafeteria-style benefits for contractors; full benefits available upon permanent hire
Position Overview
We are currently seeking Rail Car Technicians to support rail car assembly, maintenance, and repair operations at the Long Island City facility. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude and/or electrical wiring experience, with the ability to work from blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical Responsibilities (2 Openings)
Perform metal finishing efficiently and accurately
Set up and execute work on rail cars using drawings, procedures, and verbal instructions
Create production aids such as templates and hand jigs
Perform repairs on various materials
Build jigs, fixtures, and other production time-saving devices
Use electrical and pneumatic hand and power tools safely and effectively
Electrical Responsibilities (3 Openings – Wiring Focus)
Assemble wire harnesses and terminate wire ends
Route cables and wiring through complex areas such as cabs, electric lockers, and train line boxes
Read and troubleshoot electrical schematics
Perform soldering to complete wire connections
Required Skills
Strong mechanical aptitude and/or electrical wiring experience
Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation
Experience troubleshooting and performing repairs
Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments as required
Preferred Background
Technical experience in U.S. Military, Navy, Army, Avionics, Rail, or Automotive industries highly transferable
Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols
Reliable work ethic and schedule flexibility
Work Environment
Work is performed in a rail maintenance facility with both indoor and outdoor exposure depending on project needs. Strict safety and quality standards are maintained at all times.
About the Company
Founded in 2010, Top Prospect Group was built around delivering high-quality talent to top-tier clients while creating a shared-success environment. In 2023, the company was acquired by HW Staffing Solutions, expanding its footprint into technology and professional services nationwide.
Qualified candidates should apply immediately.
Please submit a clean resume, salary expectations, and references.
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Top Prospect Group LLC
Top Prospect Group founders and management team offer more than 75 years of combined experience in Information Technology, Creative & Marketing, and Finance & Accounting staffing and solutions. Our fundamental goal is to build successful relationships resulting in accurate job and prospect representations. We meet with those we work with face-to-face to garner a better understanding of candidate or client requirements. By leveraging our experience and market insight, we are able to provide a more consistent recruitment process. Motivated by a partnership philosophy, our staff possesses a deep understanding of how to forge mutually beneficial long-term relationships. We believe in what we do and continuously strive for excellence.
20 to 49 employees
Staffing/Employment Agencies
http://www.topprospectgroup.com/