Car Repairer

Key Job Elements

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, 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.

Qualifications And Experience

• Mechanical aptitude;
• Read precision instruments and gauges;
• 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.

Essential And Physical Activities

• Strength –Be able to push, pull or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Motion –Constant standing and walking;
• Frequent bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, squatting, overhead reaching, climbing ladders;
• Frequent work below waist level and above shoulder level.

Safety

• This is a safety Sensitive Positions.
• It requires work on and around rails and heavy equipment.
• This Position requires strict adherence to safety policies (i.e blue flag) and use of all PPE requirements such that include hand, head, eye, hand, ear and foot protection.

Benefits

• Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience.
• 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