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Sheet Metal Worker

Chicago Transit Authority
United States, Illinois, Skokie
Jun 06, 2026
Description SALARY $54.58 POSITION SUMMARY Performs a variety of supportive sheet metal duties relative to bus and rail car interior and exterior repair, rebuild, and replacement using a range of sheet metal including but not limited to: stainless steel, common steel, galvanized steel, aluminum, cooper, brass, etc. Qualifications PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES * Receives verbal or printed orders as to work that is to be done based on priority and need of the bus or rail car fleet. * Lays out and develops a variety of sheet metal fixtures from blue prints, drawings, sketches, or samples as they relate to the maintenance of the bus or rail car fleet. * Cuts, punches, and debars a variety of sheet metal fixtures according to specified dimensions as they relate to the maintenance of the bus or rail car fleet. * Forms, bends, and rolls a variety of sheet metal fixtures according to specified dimensions as they relate to the maintenance of the bus or rail car fleet. * Sets up, adjusts, and operates large powered machinery such as power brakes, power shears, power rollers or power punches to facilitate the production of specified jobs. * Performs bench site repairs to pre-existing bus and rail car sheet metal constructed components as needed. * Performs sheet metal work on bus/rail car components manufactured on site including: battery box trays, junction boxes and covers, exterior and interior bus/rail car skins, fuseable link plates, gasoline tanks, cable support brackets, etc. * Performs various sheet metal tasks on a variety of other components manufactured on site including: tool trays, storage boxes, lids, shelving, gutters, down spouts, ducts, machine guards, oil pans, cabinets, etc. * Performs related duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to this position are the following jobs: Job Title * CHALLENGES * EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS * Must have a minimum of five year's verifiable experience working as a journeyman sheet metal worker or have completed the Authority's Sheet Metal Apprentice Program. * Must submit and pass drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Transportation Administration. * Must pass a physical examination * Must pass applicable tests which may include: skill at tinning soldering, torch work and making fixtures such as cones, pyramids, cylinders, boots, oval pipes, three or four way branches, square to rounds, elbows, etc. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * Required to be able to perform duties that involve various positions such as: standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, climbing, stooping, etc. * Required to lift, carry and maneuver material weighting up to 100 pounds. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES * Must possess a wording knowledge of arithmetic operations including fractions, decimals, and descriptive geometry. * Must read and interpret blue prints and drawings. * Must be skilled in the use of powered and non-powered hand tools. * Must be skilled in the operation of large powered machinery such as: power shears, brakes, punches and rollers. * Must supply own non-powered hand tools. WORKING CONDITIONS * Required to work in a repair/maintenance shop environment, subject to noise and vibration, mechanical and electrical hazards, chemicals, dust and gases. EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED * Powered and non-powered hand tools, large powered machinery, power shears, punches, rollers, power brakes. Additional Details Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts. Rate to be determined by applicant's entered service date and service date in union jurisdiction of this classification. CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided. TO BE CONSIDERED APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN THEIR ENTIRETY INCLUDING: UPLOADED RESUME / WORK HISTORY QUALIFICATIONS JOB ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS INFORMATION PROVIDED MUST BE ACCURATE AND TRUTHFUL. Failure to respond to correspondences during the hiring process in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness. CTA Benefits https://www.transitchicago.com/hrbenefits/ Primary Location : USA-Illinois-Skokie Job : Crafts and Trades Job Posting : Jun 5, 2026, 5:47:23 PM Position Type : Full-time Permanent (FTP)