Charlotte Hydraulic Technician Job Listing at Norfolk Southern in Charlotte, NC (Job ID 1036016000)

Description

Requisition 36038: Charlotte Hydraulic Technician 

Hydraulic/Pneumatic Technician:

Duties will include making and installing hydraulic and pneumatic hose assemblies, bend and shape sheet metal, and light fabrication including welding/burning. The ideal candidate would be able to do the following:

• Read hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
• Be familiar with operation of hose crimper, tube bender, flaring machine, and pipe threading machine.
• Be able to diagnose, replace and make repairs on equipment and components where needed.
• Interpret drawings to fabricate components as tasked.
• Be familiar with repair shop equipment and tools.
• Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
• Be able to work with other craft employees to complete work safely and efficiently.
• Have at least 3 years experience working with hydraulics and pneumatics as it applies to machinery and heavy equipment.

Journeyman status is preferred but will consider those with less experience to fill student pipefitter positions. Students will go through a two-year step rate program to gain journeyman status.

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is a Fortune 300 organization and one of the nation's premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 19,500 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United States, and provides efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern is a major transporter of industrial products, including chemicals, agriculture, and metals and construction materials. In addition, the railroad operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a principal carrier of coal, automobiles, and automotive parts.

At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.