Sheet Metal Worker (Plumber) - Curtis Bay, MD

CSX Corporation
United States, Maryland, Curtis Bay
Oct 29, 2025
Job Summary Pipe fit in shops, yards, buildings, tracks, and along right of ways. Primary Activities and Responsibilities Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Determine reasons for component or product failure by tracing the problem through standardized procedures Interpret blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling and installing sheet metal products Installation of all types of plumbing fixtures (e.g. toilets, urinals, showers, sinks, and other fixtures) Utilize pipes of all materials including PVC, copper, galvanized, stainless, iron and copper Set up and operate fabricating machines Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, pipe support, hoses, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating and sprinkling systems Shape and modify metal material to enable assembly of components Operate material handling equipment, acetylene torches and electric and gas welding equipment Repair and maintain other systems including, but not limited to snow melters, smoke pipe testing, compressed air, sand towers, roof, septic & sewer, fueling, washing, pumping, environmental and gas systems Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager Pay Rate Training Rate - $36.92/hour Apprentice (1st 345 work days from start date at work location) - 90% of journeyman rate Apprentice (2nd 345 work days from start date at work location) - 95 % of journeyman rate Full Journeyman Rate (upon reporting to location) - $41.02/hour Training You will attend two weeks of paid training at the Railroad Education & Development Institute in Atlanta, GA. CSX will pay for travel, lodging and meals as required by collective bargaining agreement. Selkirk, NY ONLY- This position shares a joint roster between the Mechanical, Facilities, and Signals Departments. Once hired and upon reporting to Selkirk, placement in a position will be determined by the union agreement seniority rule in which bids/awarded positions are based on seniority. When accepting an Electrician position, it's important to understand that if you hold this position at Selkirk, you may hold a position in any of these three departments throughout your CSXT career: Mechanical Electrician works in a Locomotive Shop. Facilities Electrician covers road territory and travels. Signals Electrician-Switch Heater covers road territory and travels. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma/GED 18 years of age or older Valid Driver's License Experience with blue print/schematic reading One year of welding experience One year of plumbing experience Preferred Qualifications Four years of sheet metal and/or pipe fitting experience Physical Requirements Heavy work, lifting up to 70 pounds occasionally and up to 100 pounds on a rare basis Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection Basic Competencies Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications) Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions) Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills) Mechanical aptitude Job Requirements Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries Wear protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, or safety-toe boots Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work Complete annual training and pass safety rules examinations Federal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol Must pass all required assessments Must pass a background screening Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement and membership is req. May require regional travel