As a Rolling Stock Assembler, you will need to master following:

• assemble metal parts
• control compliance of railway vehicles regulations

More generally, a rolling stock assembler is also versed in:

• align components
• apply health and safety standards
• electromechanics
• ensure equipment availability
• fasten components
• inspect quality of products
• mechanics
• mechanics of trains
• quality standards
• read engineering drawings
• read standard blueprints
• troubleshoot
• use power tools
• use technical documentation
• wear appropriate protective gear

It also helps to know the following:

• European Train Control System
• couple bogies to rail vehicles
• engineering processes
• ensure maintenance of trains
• locomotive brake applications
• lubricate rolling stock wheels
• apply arc welding techniques
• apply flux
• apply preliminary treatment to workpieces
• apply spot welding techniques
• conduct performance tests
• cut metal products
• electricity
• electronics
• install electrical and electronic equipment
• install low voltage wiring
• install pneumatic systems
• keep records of work progress
• liaise with engineers
• manipulate metal
• mark processed workpiece
• metal thermal conductivity
• operate lifting equipment
• operate soldering equipment
• operate welding equipment
• prepare pieces for joining
• record test data
• set up automotive robot
• use testing equipment
• work in assembly line teams