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Railway Carmen/women  (NOC 7314)
Laval Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Railway carmen/women inspect, troubleshoot, maintain and repair structural and mechanical components of railway freight, passenger and urban transit rail cars. They are employed by railway transport companies and urban transit systems.

rail vehicle mechanic, railway car inspector, railway carman/woman, railway carman/woman apprentice, streetcar and subway car mechanic.

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Railway carmen/women perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Inspect interior and exterior components of freight, passenger and urban transit rail cars to determine defects and extent of wear and damage
  • Repair and install railway car parts such as compressors, air valves, bearings, couplings, air cylinders and piping
  • Repair and maintain electrical and electronic controls for propulsion and braking systems
  • Repair defective or damaged metal and wood components, using hand and power tools
  • Repair and repaint wooden fixtures
  • Replace damaged windows and repair upholstery
  • Test and adjust parts using testing gauges and other test equipment
  • Perform and document routine maintenance.
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Outlook & Prospects for Railway Carmen/women in Laval Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Railway Carmen/women in Laval Region as well as in the rest of the Québec.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Laval Region N/A N/A
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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