About the role
1st & 2nd Shift Production Mechanic (Locomotive Assembler) Muncie, IN Full-time, Weekly Pay, and Benefits
Job Summary Impact Workforce Solutions is hiring a Production Mechanic for 1st and 2nd shift at a leading railroad manufacturing and locomotive rebuild facility in Muncie, Indiana.
In this hands-on mechanical assembly role, you will use electrical and mechanical skills to assemble, repair, and rebuild locomotive parts and components: including motors, wheel sets, and sub-assemblies. Work includes wiring, mechanical assembly, fabrication, and repair in accordance with AAR regulations, customer specifications, and company checklists. On-the-job training is available, making this a great opportunity for entry-level mechanics and experienced tradespeople alike.
We offer * 5 Days of PTO * 6 Paid Holidays * Up to 50% of health insurance premiums paid by Impact * Access to a retirement plan, financial fitness, and employee savings programs
Pay & Shift Details * Starting pay: $19.00/hour * 2nd shift differential: additional $2.00/hour * Full-time, immediate openings on 1st and 2nd shift * On-the-job training provided
Key Responsibilities * Perform all duties in compliance with company safety policies * Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, and rebuild locomotive motors and wheel sets * Measure with micrometers and other precision tools * Operate overhead cranes and forklifts * Consistently complete production documents legibly and without error * Follow quality work instructions and contribute as a valued team member * Education & Experience * High school diploma or equivalent required * 1–3 years of mechanical experience preferred (gasoline, diesel, small engine, or other vehicular mechanical experience a plus)
Qualifications & Physical Requirements * Skilled use of hand and power tools, including pneumatic tools * Comfortable working around overhead cranes and mobile equipment * Ability to work on varied surfaces (concrete, gravel, dirt, railroad tracks) * Ability to read precision instruments and gauges * Constant standing and walking * Frequent bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and overhead reaching * Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.