Hard Skills
AdvancedUltrasonic InspectionThe use of high-frequency sound waves to detect internal flaws or thickness changes in wheel and axle components.
IntermediateRailway Safety Standards ComplianceAdherence to Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Association of American Railroads (AAR) interchange rules and safety regulations.
IntermediatePrecision Tool MeasurementUtilizing specialized tools such as wheel gauges, micrometers, and calipers to measure wheel diameter and axle wear.
IntermediateVisual Inspection ProficiencyThe ability to identify surface anomalies such as flat spots, thermal cracks, shelling, and spalling on wheel treads.
BasicInspection ReportingAccurate recording of inspection findings, maintenance actions, and component tracking in digital or physical logs.