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Railcar Repairman (Carman) – Norfolk, VA

TTX Company · Norfolk, VA · 3 wk ago
On-siteInformation Technology$28/hrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Repairs, modifies, and upgrades rail cars.
  • Rebuilds car components: bolsters, side framers, hitch heads, and box car doors.
  • Welds (up to 30% of time), fabricates, and uses a cutting torch.
  • Performs mechanical labor (frequently - 95% of time).
  • Repairs and maintains railcars, according to blueprints and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
  • Inspects machines and equipment visually by touch, special knowledge, and training, to locate causes of trouble.
  • Operates forklift to move, align, and set in place parts.
  • Measures, cuts, and threads pipes and replaces air lines using hand tools.
  • Assembles subassemblies, major components, and equipment.
  • Checks the function to test for proper operation.
  • Repairs broken parts using hand tools and welding equipment.
  • Enters car repair information via electronic keyboard system.
  • Maintains a clean work environment.
  • May set up and operate metalworking tools, such as a welder or grinder.
  • All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Must perform each job to specified time standards. Work must be done to the customer's requirements (AAR, FMO, FRA, TTX, etc., standards). Must comply with all work rules. Must work safely and not cause a threat to the health and safety of oneself and others.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge: mechanical skills.
  • Skills: welding and cutting.
  • Mental factors: decision-making and reasoning; intermediate (such as determining when parts should be repaired); planning and scheduling - limited; compiling/classifying/gathering information - intermediate; short-term memory - intermediate.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Health, Dental and Vision benefits
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Railroad Retirement

Pay

The pay rate for the Railcar Repairman position begins at $28/hour. Pay rate is determined based on Carman/Journeyman status.

Schedule

Working Schedule: 8 to 10-hour shifts; work hours and rest days may change regularly. Must be available to work a flexible schedule, which may include shift work, nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be available to attend a mandatory 4-week training program after hire.

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