Maintenance Mechanic-2nd shift

Lewistown, PA RAIL Full-time Posted Nov 3, 2026
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About this role

Greenbrier is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic-2nd shift, full-time, on-site in Lewistown, PA, in the RAIL sector.

At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.

Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.

Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Leadership (IDEAL) commitment is rooted in these values, which lead to a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day.

Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for diagnosing equipment including pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical problems by making adjustments and repairs on building and production equipment. This position breaks down equipment and replaces, adjusts or repairs parts.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

Develops standard maintenance programs to be incorporated into operating manuals for customers

Assists in identifying and resolving recurrent failures

Supports root cause analysis program for major failures

Maintains and repairs lift table and lift jacks

Keeps machinery and production equipment in working condition and always ready for production, including forklift fleet and the service agreements on larger forklift repairs.

Diagnoses and repairs issues with welding machines, trucks, and golf carts

Maintains adequate supply of parts to service and maintain equipment, and keeps detailed records for reporting of maintenance performed and parts used.

Qualifications

The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to work independently.

Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Ability to work with tools such as a welder, cutting torch, grinder, lathe, mill, drill, and meter

1+ year of experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial skills

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years experience in mechanical maintenance field

1+ years of Welding Experience

1+ years of Fabrication Experience.

Experience working and understanding OSHA regulations

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

The physical environment requires the employee to work in hot and cold environments, in and out of the weather, work safely around heavy equipment and on top of and under railcars, as well as around railroad tracks. Employees are required to use personal protective equipment such as steel toe boots, hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, welding and grinding shields, etc. or as environmental conditions dictate

Physical Activities and Requirements

Frequency Key

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5+ hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Working Postures

Sit: Occasionally

Stand: Frequently

Walk: Constantly

Bend: Frequently

Kneel/Squat: Frequently

Crawl: Frequently

Climb: Frequently

Reach Forward: Frequently

Reach Upward: Frequently

Handling/Fingering: Frequently

Lift / Carry Requirements

5-10 lbs: Frequently

10-25 lbs: Frequently

25-50 lbs: Occasionally

50-75 lbs: Not Applicable

75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

Up to 10 lbs: Frequently

10-25 lbs: Frequently

25-50 lbs: Frequently

50-75 lbs: Not Applicable

75+ lbs: Not Applicable

EOE including Vet/Disability

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