Car Repairer

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, 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

• Prefer High School Education or GED.
• 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.
• Must have a valid drivers license.