HSR Machinist Technician Long

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Date:
Sep 30, 2026

Location:

Long Island City, NY, US, 11101

Company:
Amtrak

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As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

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Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful  living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

The High Speed Trainset Machinist Technician, after receiving training on all mechanical systems, undercarriage power components and mechanical control systems must possess the skills to inspect, repair or replace components and troubleshoot equipment to determine required corrective action and determine causes of failures. They must also be capable of training members of their craft and other trainset mechanics in the operation and repair of systems and components to improve the skill level of all trainset mechanics.

In addition, the high speed trainset Machinist Technician must have a working knowledge of all electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and be able to make repairs to them based upon the training they have received. They are expected to work in a team environment, performing other work as required regardless of classification.

To the level of their ability, after receiving training on all systems and mechanical devices they must possess the basic skills necessary to independently inspect, repair or replace components and troubleshoot equipment to determine required corrective action and determine causes of failures on equipment which generally fall within the scope of their craft agreement, on equipment which generally fall within the scope of their agreements.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be Work Keys certified and have successfully completed High Speed Trainset training course.

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

The hourly range is $37.91 – $44.60 (with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment).

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K Rail Pass Privileges
• Wellness Programs Railroad Retirement Benefits Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Plan Opt-out Credit Life Insurance Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts
• No-cost Personal Health Advocate No-cost Financial Advisor Session Fertility and Family Building Benefits

Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement. Learn more about our benefits offerings here .

Requisition :167307

Posting Location(s):New York

Relocation Offered:No

Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

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