# Machinist (Locomotive Shop)

Hiring organization: [Florida East Coast Railway](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/florida-east-coast-railway)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/36f9e90f-0c8b-4af6-b186-c1183072ee36

Listed on Florida East Coast Railway's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Location: Jacksonville, FL
- Salary: 29 – 33 USD per hour

## Summary

This role involves inspecting, maintaining, and repairing locomotives in a shop setting to meet federal railroad safety standards. It suits experienced mechanics or welders who want stable, second-shift work with clear advancement to higher pay after completing their qualification period.

_Our summary, not Florida East Coast Railway's wording._

## Skills named

Blueprint Reading, Welding

## Required

- High school diploma or GED
- One year of technical or college certificate in related field, or four years of heavy mechanical repair experience, or equivalent combination
- Valid driver's license
- Qualified welder
- Personal complete hand tool set including 1/2" drive ratchet and socket set

Apply on Florida East Coast Railway's site: https://careers-fecrwy.icims.com/jobs/2644/machinist-%28locomotive-shop%29/job