Rail Car Repairers
Also called: Rail Car Welder, Carman, Car Repairman, Rail Car Mechanic
What they do:
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul railroad rolling stock, mine cars, or mass transit rail cars.
On the job, you would:
- Repair or replace defective or worn parts such as bearings, pistons, and gears, using hand tools, torque wrenches, power tools, and welding equipment.
- Test units for operability before and after repairs.
- Record conditions of cars, and repair and maintenance work performed or to be performed.
Engineering and Technology
Safety and Government
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Hand and Finger Use
Controlled Movement
Endurance
Visual Understanding
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They do well at jobs that need:
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Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
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