Rolling stock assembler

Code 8211.6

Rolling stock assemblers use hand tools, power tools and other equipment such as lifting equipment or robots to construct, fit and install prefabricated parts to manufacture rolling stock subassemblies and body structures. They read and interpret blueprints. They operate control systems to determine functional performance of the assemblies and adjust accordingly.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • electromechanics
  • mechanics
  • mechanics of trains
  • quality standards

Skills and competences

  • Montar equipos
  • Montar rótulas, casquillos y rodamientos
  • align components
  • apply health and safety standards
  • use technical documentation
  • control compliance of railway vehicles regulations
  • ensure equipment availability
  • inspect quality of products
  • read engineering drawings
  • read standard blueprints
  • assemble metal parts
  • troubleshoot
  • fasten components
  • wear appropriate protective gear

Transversal competences

  • use power tools

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences