Mechanic (1st Shift)

Marmon Railroad Services

Apply to this job
USA_PA_Blairsville_310 Innovation Drive Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 13, 2026 Last posted May 13, 2026
Job description
Penn Machine Company LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Penn Machine Company is a proven 100+ year old local company in a growth industry.  We are a leading manufacturer of products and services for the transit, railroad, mining, and oil/gas industries. 

Currently we have an excellent full-time employment opportunity available in our Blairsville, PA facility.

Job Responsibilities

  • Disassemble and assemble transit wheel set assemblies and their components, using proper fixtures, mechanical devices and hydraulic presses.

  • Dimensional inspection, documentation and assembly of transit wheel set assemblies and components.

  • Test requalified or manufactured product to specifications

  • Perform magnetic particle and ultrasonic inspection (if certified)

  • Clean, mask, paint or apply coatings to components.

  • Prepare parts and assemblies for shipment

  • Detailed documentation and recordkeeping

 

Qualifications

  • Basic mechanical assembly experience or training certification in a related field preferred.

  • Basic mathematical skills

  • Experience using precision measuring instruments

  • Accuracy in completing reports/documentation and with reading and understanding written directions and procedures

  • Machine shop environment background preferred

  • Self-motivated and willing to work with minimal supervision

 

Currently this position is a 1st shift position (10 hour shift Monday-Thursday, 5:00 am-3:00 pm), however, the individual must be willing and able to work overtime, alternate shifts, and/or weekends, when needed.

We Offer

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances from first day of employment

401k retirement plan with employer match and discretionary contribution

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Training opportunities in-house

Education reimbursement for degree programs

We support a collaborative work environment and encourage employee suggestions

 

Check us out at our website:  www.pennmach.com

For information on our open positions, click on Careers then Search for Penn Machine

EOE/Veterans/Disabled

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

About this role

Summary

Assemble, inspect, and maintain transit wheel sets; documentation; work in manufacturing environment.

Job title

Mechanic (1st Shift)

Experience level

basic

Industry

industrial manufacturing

Location requirements

On-site in Blairsville, PA, with flexibility for overtime and shifts.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

mechanical assemblyprecision measuring instrumentsdocumentation

Preferred skills

machine shop environmentinspection certificationself-motivation

Specializations

mechanical assemblyinspectionhydraulic pressesprecision measurementinspection certification
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site