rolling stock assembler

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.

Alternative Labels

carriage assembler

carriage assembly worker

carriage builder

locomotive assembler

locomotive assembly worker

locomotive builder

multiple unit assembler

multiple unit assembly worker

multiple unit builder

railcar assembler

railcar assembly worker

railcar builder

rail vehicle assembler

rail vehicle assembly worker

rail vehicle builder

railway vehicle assembler

railway vehicle assembly worker

railway vehicle builder

rolling stock assembler

rolling stock assembly worker

rolling stock builder

wagon assembler

wagon assembly worker

wagon builder

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

align components apply health and safety standards assemble metal parts control compliance of railway vehicles regulations ensure equipment availability fasten components inspect quality of products read engineering drawings read standard blueprints troubleshoot use power tools use technical documentation wear appropriate protective gear

Essential Knowledge

electromechanics mechanics mechanics of trains quality standards

Optional Skills and Competences

apply arc welding techniques apply flux apply preliminary treatment to workpieces apply spot welding techniques conduct performance tests couple bogies to rail vehicles cut metal products ensure maintenance of trains install electrical and electronic equipment install low voltage wiring install pneumatic systems keep records of work progress liaise with engineers lubricate rolling stock wheels manipulate metal mark processed workpiece operate lifting equipment operate soldering equipment operate welding equipment prepare pieces for joining record test data set up automotive robot use testing equipment work in assembly line teams

Optional Knowledge

European Train Control System electricity electronics engineering processes locomotive brake applications metal thermal conductivity

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/839d738b-8b54-4408-868a-6d8af102d2de

Status

released

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