Rail Vehicle Machinist 1st Class #0811 (Rail Vehicle Maintenance exp. not required)

Rail Vehicle Machinist 1st Class (0811)Category: Vehicle Mechanic (bus, rail, car) Facility: City: Philadelphia Date: Jul 7, 2026 Req ID: 3166Secure your FUTURE with SEPTA today! The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth largest transportation system in the United States, with a vast network of fixed route services including bus, subway/elevated, trackless trolley, light rail, and commuter rail serving a 2,200 square mile service region. SEPTA has become an integral force in the economic success of the Philadelphia region, providing an efficient and reliable source of transportation. We are seeking candidates for the position of Rail Vehicle Machinist 1st Class (0811) within our Rail Vehicle Maintenance Shops.OVERALL DESCRIPTIONSets up and operates a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Fabricates, modifies, or repairs mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools.

Specific duties include laying-out, machining, shaping, and fabricating castings, beams, plates, shafts, various types of assemblies and other similar items. Additional duties include: setting-up, aligning, adjusting, and operating various types of shop equipment such as milling machines, shaper machines, grinders, presses, boring mills, drilling, etc. Grinds, shapes, and forms new cutters or machines. Sharpens and retempers drills, bits, cutter assemblies and balance blade assemblies.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIESReviews and studies specifications, drawings, sketches, or other descriptions of parts to be fabricated; plans and implements sequence of operations to repair or manufacture work to .0005 tolerances. Measures, marks/scribes dimensions and determines reference points to lay components/stock for machining, metallizing, electroplating, sleeving, etc. Machines, shapes, fabricates, straightens, rebuilds various components to O.E.M.

specifications of Authority drawings, e.g. gear drive units, journal bearings, wheel/axle assembles, etc. Sets up, loads workpiece into machine with lifting equipment and operates lathes, wheel truing machines, milling, balancing, grinding, or other similar type machines; fits and assembles parts to fabricate/repair metal components; operates presses of various types (hydraulic/mechanical/pneumatic, etc.), drill, cutting, or other such machines to repair/fabricate components during machine shop operations. Performs non-destructive testing through the magnaflux, magnaglo, or other such devices and practices for magnetic-particle inspections. Maintains and repairs machine shop equipment and tooling, according to drawings, specifications, standard maintenance practices, or as other specifically described practices as detailed by Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.). Performs metal hardening and hardness testing in accordance with approved practices.

Has knowledge of metal properties, general characteristics and property requirements for component repair/fabrication. Performs other duties related to the performance of the job.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or GEDTwo (2) years vocational training or equivalent and minimum three (3) years of experience as a MachinistMust pass written skills testingMust be familiar with Air Equipment repair work, Saw and Machine tool use and maintenanceMust be able to work from blueprints and drawingsMust have own hand toolsMust possess a valid driver's licenseIDEAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCECompletion of related apprenticeship preferredBENEFITSSEPTA offers a comprehensive benefits and retirement program for ALL employees, including:Medical – "Minimal annual premium contribution"Benefit plans with "No Employee annual premium contribution": Prescription Dental VisionAdditional benefits we offer:Pension Plan / Retirement Savings Defined Benefit Pension PlanVoluntary Governmental 457B Deferred Comp PlanLife InsuranceTuition ReimbursementSEPTA Transportation Pass – FREE travel on all SEPTA modes of transportationSEPTA employees qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programSEPTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.