Welder Helper

Welder Helper Job Highlights

Company Profile

Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) is the largest manufacturer, lessor, and maintainer of railcars. The company’s regulatory, engineering, and commercial expertise make UTLX the preferred source of railcars and services for many of its customers.

Job Profile

The company is searching for a Welder Helper for its full-service rail tank car repair shop.

The position will assist in various departments as needed by plant production.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience

• Having work experience in the related will be a plus

Duties/Responsibilities

• Acts as a safety watch for tank/hopper car entry.
• Assists various plant production personnel under the direction of skilled labor; performs car repair work involving burning, fitting, grinding, blasting, and painting.
• Completes tasks that may include changing gaskets, hoses, and valves, repairing piping, and pipe fitting.
• Maintains area in a neat and orderly manner and reports work hazards.
• Uses a variety of tools and equipment including but not limited to pneumatic and hydraulic tools, jacks, cutting torches, and forklifts proficiently.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Able to follow written or verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
• Dependable and reliable to show up for scheduled work shifts, including overtime
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of weight volume, and other units of measurement.
• Must be able to demonstrate job-related knowledge of measuring devices such as rules.
• Must be able to work any shift
• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently both as a member of a team and independently.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposed to dirt, fumes, smoke, and heat.
• Manual dexterity in operating control levers and buttons.
• Moderate physical exertion is required. Positions relatively heavy objects by using a forklift or other mechanical means.
• Physical effort in lifting and carrying materials and attaching rigging devices. Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Possible exposure to hazardous materials or hazardous waste from leaks or spills of these materials while moving or storing them.
• Some climb into and out of vehicles, crane cabs, etc.
• Some outside work possible minor cuts and bruises. Must exercise caution in the operation of equipment in confined areas.
• Work outdoors often and be exposed to the elements.

Benefits/Perks

• 401k matching
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement
• Company-paid employee life insurance
• Company-paid sickness and accident income
• Holiday pay
• Marmon employee discount program.
• Medical, dental, vision
• Rewards for anniversaries
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Vacation

Employer’s Statement

UTLX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender identity, or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.