Is being a rail car repairer a good fit for you?
Finds faults in trains, trams and mine carts and repairs or overhauls them.
What the work involves
- Records the condition of rail cars and the repair work done or needed.
- Inspects parts like bearings, seals, wheels and couplings to see if repairs are needed.
- Repairs or replaces faulty or worn parts using hand tools, power tools and welding equipment.
- Inspects the inside and outside of rail cars arriving at rail yards to find defects and wear.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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Free. About 15 minutes. No account.