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Job Title: Sheet Metal Worker
Location: 93-59 183rd Street, Queens, NY 11423
Job Type: Full time
Job Description:
Summary:
Sheet Metal and Tinsmith Workers are responsible for tinsmith, coppersmith, and engraving duties on locomotives, passenger cars, engines, and related equipment.
Pipe Fitters are responsible for replacing, installing, cutting, fabricating and inspecting all manner of hoses, piping, valves, and tubing on locomotives, passenger cars, and engines.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Qualifications:
Preferred/Desirable Skill/Qualification:
Sheet Metal and Tinsmith Workers are responsible for tinsmith, coppersmith, and engraving duties on locomotives, passenger cars, engines, and related equipment.
Pipe Fitters are responsible for replacing, installing, cutting, fabricating and inspecting all manner of hoses, piping, valves, and tubing on locomotives, passenger cars, and engines.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Sheet metal work consists of both pipefitting and tinsmith duties.
- Pipefitter work consists of cutting, binding, threading, repairing and applying pipe connections to passenger cars and diesel locomotives. Also consists of layout, installation of piping for high-pressure steam in yards, shops and buildings. Pipefitter will be required to inspect/repair equipment, which will include stooping, crouching, and kneeling in confined spaces.
- Tinsmith work consists of layout, fabrication, assembly and installation of all types of sheet metal and/or their substitutes. Also includes complete air conditioning ducting in passenger cars. Tinsmith will be required to handle sheets of metal 4' x 8'.
Qualifications:
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent (GED or TASC) approved by a State's Department of Education or recognized accredited organization.
- Ability to perform all pipe installation duties including welding, and layout and fabrication work, including soldering and brazing.
- Must possess thorough knowledge of associated hand tools and sheet metal shop mechanics.
- Ability to work inside and outside in all types of weather conditions.
Must be able to walk short distances (80-100 feet) frequently during an 8-hour shift and greater distances (up to 1000 feet or more) daily. - Knowledgeable in shop mathematics.
Preferred/Desirable Skill/Qualification:
- Four years' experience at the various skills of the trade and/or apprenticeship served.
