Machinist - Milwaukee, WI

• Req ID: 82904
• Department: Operations
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Country: United States
• # of Positions: 1
• Compensation Rate:
• Job Available to: Internal & External
• Deadline to apply: 04/19/2021

Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP. For more on our purpose, culture, and strategy, visit cpr.ca/en/about-cp.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Inspect, service, and maintain diesel locomotives in accordance with governmental and company regulations.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Diagnoses diesel engine malfunctions and makes indicated repairs using hand tools, measuring instruments and sometimes machine tools and other duties as assigned;
• Repair roadway work equipment (track machinery) and components;
• Troubleshoot and performs repairs to equipment and components such as gas and diesel engines, transmissions and differentials, hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, workheads, and similar repairs;
• Perform work related to overhaul of roadway equipment;
• Diagnose malfunctions and make repairs using hand tools, measuring instruments, machine tools. Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Mechanical experience on diesel engines;
• Experience with tool operation (lathe, vertical mill Leblond and Bridgeport);
• Must understand and apply mechanical principles, make judgments regarding defects for repairs and replacements;
• Must exercise good hand and eye coordination, oral communications and understand printed/written information.

WHAT CP HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package

• Employer funded Retirement plan

• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Medical Requirements:
CP is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public.  This position is a safety sensitive position; all new hires will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol and drug audit assessments. Qualification drug test(s) are also required.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:   

• Criminal history check

• Last 3 years of driving history

• Last 7 years of employment history; includes military service

• Social Security number verification

CP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.