Railcar Repairman (Carman) – Seattle, WA

About the role

Railcar Repairman (Carman) Job Description: Repairs, modifies, and upgrades rail cars. Rebuilds car components: bolsters, side framers, hitch heads, and box car doors. Welds (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 in place. 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.

Responsibilities

• Rebuilds car components: bolsters, side framers, hitch heads, and box car doors.
• Maintains a clean work environment.
• Operates forklift to move, align, and set in place parts in place.
• 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.

Requirements

• Frequent use of hand tools and power tools.
• Use of various hand tools.
• Use of cutting torch.
• Use of air impacts.
• Use of air grinders.
• Use of portable power pumps and rams.
• Use of circular saw.
• Use of hoist.
• Use of winch.

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.

Skills

• Welding and cutting.

Benefits

Texas Transportation Company (TTX) offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including Paid Time Off, Health, Dental and Vision benefits, and a 401(k) with company match. This position participates in Railroad Retirement. TTX Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Pay

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

Schedule

8 to 10-hour shifts; work hours and rest days may change regularly.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the line supervisor or work group supervisor.