• Locomotive Test Technician

    Impact Workforce Solutions (Muncie, IN)


    Locomotive Final Tester Technician

     

    Muncie, IN

     

    Shifts Available: 1st and 3rd Shifts

     

    Pay Rate: $24–$28 per hour (based on experience)

     

    Employment Type: Full-Time with Benefits and Weekly Pay

    Job Overview

    Impact Workforce Solutions is seeking a Locomotive Final Tester Technician to join our manufacturing team in Muncie, IN. This role plays a critical part in ensuring locomotives meet all mechanical and electrical specifications before delivery to customers. You’ll inspect, measure, and evaluate locomotive systems to maintain high-quality standards.

    Schedule:

    + 1st shift: Mon-Fri 6am-4:30pm and 3rd Shift: Mon-Fri 7:30pm-6am

    + Overtime opportunities on Friday-Sunday

     

    Why Join Us?

    We offer an attractive benefits package, including:

    + Paid Time Off: 5 Days PTO

    + Paid Holidays: 6 days annually

    + Health Insurance: Up to 50% of premiums covered

    + Additional Perks: Retirement plans, financial fitness programs, and employee savings options

    Key Responsibilities

    + Test electrical, mechanical, and electronic locomotive systems, including air brakes, diesel engines, and system interactions.

    + Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electrical defects.

    + Conduct track testing of locomotives while adhering to operational safety rules.

    + Follow detailed work instructions, record data accurately, and set up special instrumentation as required.

    + Operate locomotives, tuggers, forklifts, overhead cranes, and other equipment.

    + Read and interpret precision instruments, gauges, and technical schematics.

    Advanced Responsibilities:

    + Lead troubleshooting efforts and develop solutions for technical issues.

    + Manage daily work assignments to ensure timely and safe task completion.

    + Collaborate with quality and production teams to report key findings.

     

    Qualifications and Experience

    Required:

    + Skill Level I: 0–2 years of experience or a degree in electrical/mechanical engineering.

    + Skill Level II: 2+ years of relevant experience or advanced technical expertise.

    + Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.

    + Strong ability to read and understand schematics and flowcharts.

    + Excellent communication skills for documenting and resolving non-conformance issues.

    Preferred:

    + Experience with high-voltage environments and advanced test equipment.

    + Computer skills, including familiarity with Windows and Microsoft Office.

    + Prior experience in locomotive testing or related fields.

     

    Physical and Environmental Demands

     

    + Strength: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in confined spaces.

    + Motion: Standing, walking, squatting, kneeling, and climbing stairs throughout the day.

    + Environment: Exposure to temperature extremes, noise, vibrations, and oils in both indoor and outdoor settings.

    + Safety: Adherence to strict safety protocols, including PPE use and blue-flag policies.

     

    Ready to Take the Next Step?

     

    Join Impact Workforce Solutions and become an integral part of a team dedicated to excellence in locomotive manufacturing. Apply now to secure your role as a Final Tester Technician in Muncie, IN!

     

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    EOE

    Thank you for your interest in Impact Workforce Solutions, we are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and participate in the E-Verify eligibility confirmation program.

     

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