Welder/Railcar Repairman

Welder/Railcar Repairman Job Highlights

Company Profile

Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) is part of Marmon Holdings/Berkshire Hathaway. 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 looking for a Welder/Railcar Repairman to join its team.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience

• Possess a bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of experience in supply chain work (a plus)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner and reports potential hazards.
• Performs welded repairs by utilizing an air arc cutting torch and stick or wire welding equipment.
• Performs welding and mechanical repairs to tank and hopper cars when required.
• Repairs, straightens, removes, and reworks car parts, brakes, underframes, center plates, gears, couplers, valves, etc. using various hand and power tools.
• Uses hand tools and equipment to chip and grind weld, slag, or spatter.
• Welds components related to tank cars including tanks, bolsters, underframes, side sills, etc.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Demonstrate job-related computational knowledge; for example, be able to read a ruler
• Must pass the applicable welding test as prescribed by the company

Working Conditions

• Moderate to the heavy physical effort involved
• Lifts and carries necessary equipment to the car to perform an operation
• Climbs, walks, and balances on top of a car while welding
• Must follow prescribed safety rules to avoid possible injury
• Possibility of exposure to x-ray radiation hazards
• Uses hand tools and equipment to chip and grind off excess weld slag or spatter

Benefits/Perks

• 401k matching and pension
• Annual safety shoe allowance
• Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
• Company-paid sickness and accident income
• Holiday pay
• Marmon employee discount program
• Medical, dental, vision
• 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.