What are the responsibilities and job description for the Car Repairer position at Progress Rail?
**Job Purpose:**
We are seeking a skilled individual to remove, fabricate, fit and weld railcar parts, components and structures.
This is a Weekend Shift role with a starting pay of $21.00/hour and opportunities for pay raises based on skills tests.
The shift schedule is Monday-Thursday 6am-4:30pm and Friday-Sunday 5a-5:30pm.
**Competitive Benefits Package:**
In addition to competitive salary, our benefits package includes a 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation, holidays, PTO and more.
Key Responsibilities:
- Removal, fabrication, fitment and welding of railcar parts, components and structures
- Repair or replace worn mechanical components
- Fabricate, assemble or disassemble manufactured products
- Read blueprints, technical drawings and 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:
- High School Education or GED preferred
- 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
- Must be able to push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Valid driver's license required
Salary : $21
