Locomotive maintenance mechanic

Permanent, full-time position with DB Fernverkehr AG in Munich, starting immediately. After initial training, carry out mechanical maintenance on locomotives, replace components and perform inspections.

• After successful initial training, carry out mechanical maintenance on locomotives according to customer requirements and the applicable maintenance rules.
• Help replace major components, such as wheelsets, traction motors and bogies, and carry out special modifications.
• Independently find and fix faults while meeting cost, operational and workplace safety requirements.
• Inspect running gear and mechanical vehicle components.
• Prepare measurement and test reports and carefully record your work in customer documents.
• Take part in internal training to gain the expertise needed to maintain the vehicles, with opportunities for further qualifications in areas such as non-destructive testing, brake technology and joining techniques.

• Completed vocational training as an industrial mechanic, metalworker, automotive mechatronics technician or in a comparable metalworking trade.
• Ideally, experience in maintenance and component replacement.
• Willingness to learn and enthusiasm for mechanical and pneumatic systems.
• Good spoken and written German and willingness to gain the necessary qualifications.
• Reliability, physical fitness, enjoyment of teamwork and willingness to take responsibility.
• Full fitness for shift work and willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays.