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SOC: 49-3043 |
Rail Car Repairers
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Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul railroad rolling stock, mine cars, or mass transit rail cars. Exclude "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031).
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Tasks: |
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. Remove locomotives, car mechanical units, or other components, using pneumatic hoists and jacks, pinch bars, hand tools, and cutting torches. Inspect components such as bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if repairs are needed. Inspect the interior and exterior of rail cars coming into rail yards in order to identify defects and to determine the extent of wear and damage. Adjust repaired or replaced units as needed to ensure proper operation.
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Postsecondary Institutions With Programs: |
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Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
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Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
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Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
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Helpers--Extraction Workers
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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
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Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
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Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons
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Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters
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| No postsecondary schools reported programs. |
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