Car Repair I

Job Purpose

We are seeking a skilled individual to join our team as a Railcar Repair Technician. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work and is eager to develop their skills in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Repair or replace worn mechanical components;
• Fabricate, assemble or disassemble manufactured products;
• Read blueprints, technical drawings, tape measure;
• Read and understand work order and record repairs correctly;
• Understand service and repair manuals and apply constraints to repairs and modifications being performed;
• Use oxy/fuel torch, arc welding equipment and power tools;
• Apply decals, stenciling and touch-up painting on railcars;
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with PRS safety policies;
• Perform all duties and responsibilities within time standards allowed.

Requirements:

• Prefer High School Education or GED.
• Mechanical aptitude;
• Read precision instruments and gauges;
• Work from blueprints and technical drawings;
• Capable use of hand and power tools, including pneumatic tools, cutting torches and welding machines;
• Work around and operate overhead cranes and mobile equipment;
• Work from heights over 6";
• Work on varied surfaces (concrete floors, gravel, rail car floors);
• Constant standing, walking;
• Frequent bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, squatting, overhead reaching, climbing ladders;
• Frequent work below waist level and above shoulder level;
• Confined space work;
• Push/pull up to 50 lbs;
• Carrying up to 50 lbs.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary;
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting);
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance;
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Paid Vacation;
• Paid Holidays;
• Paid Time-Off (PTO);
• Employee Assistance Plan;
• Education Assistance Program;
• Employee Recognition Programs;
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans;
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans;
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs;