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Railcar Repairman (Carman) – St. Paul, MN

TTX Company · St Paul, MN · 2 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$28/hrFull-time

About the Role

Repairs, modifies, and upgrades rail cars. Rebuilds car components: bolsters, side framers, hitch heads, and box car doors. 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, and through special knowledge and training to locate causes of trouble.

  • Welds (10-30% of time), fabricates, and uses a cutting torch.
  • 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 function to test for proper operation.
  • Repairs broken parts using hand tools and welding equipment.
  • Enters car repair information via electronic keyboard system.

Marginal Functions

  • 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.

Performance Standards

  • 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.

Tools & Equipment

  • Circular saw
  • Air impacts (1/2", 3/4", 1")
  • Air grinders (4", 7", 9")
  • Air or hydraulic portable power pump and ram (used regularly)
  • Various hand tools (used frequently)
  • Cutting torch (used frequently for cutting)
  • Heating torch (used regularly while bending)
  • Side grinder (used regularly for grinding)
  • Hoist (used regularly for lifting)
  • Winch (used regularly for pulling)

Safety Equipment

  • Steel-toe shoes
  • Hard hat
  • Earplugs
  • Safety glasses
  • Welding shield
  • Burning goggles
  • Grinding shield
  • Proper clothing (long-sleeved shirts and long pants while welding)

Physical Requirements

Physical abilities (approximate times - vary slightly by location):

  • Standing, hearing, and seeing for 8 or 10 hours
  • Handling for 6 hours
  • Walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and fingering for 5 hours
  • Reaching below waist, twisting, and feeling for 2 hours
  • Sitting, climbing, balancing, crawling, reaching overhead, and talking for 1 hour

Frequently: standing, kneeling, stretching, reaching, gripping tools or objects, and bending at the waist.

Regularly: walking, crouching, and twisting while standing.

Occasionally: sitting, crawling, and twisting while sitting for 1 hour or less.

Lifting: car parts from 1-80 lbs. throughout the day (lifting 10-25 lbs. frequently; 25-50 lbs. regularly; over 50 lbs. occasionally). Wrenches weighing up to 10 lbs. to tighten bolts (occasionally - 4 hours).

Pulling: 10-25 lbs. frequently; 25-50 lbs. regularly; over 50 lbs. occasionally; carrying 50-75 lbs.

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).

Working Conditions

Working Environment:

  • Requires outdoor work (8 or 10 hours/day).
  • Exposure to heat, cold/humidity.
  • Working at heights regularly.
  • Working around moving machinery occasionally.

Environmental Conditions:

  • Exposure to welding and burning fumes, odors, dust, gases, and uncomfortable noises from welding and burning (10 hours/day).
  • Working in hot temperatures regularly.
  • Working in cold temperatures occasionally.
  • Driving automotive equipment occasionally.
  • Working with oil and grease regularly.
  • Working with vibrations regularly.
  • Working alone occasionally.

Hazard Exposure:

  • Mechanical from tools.
  • Electrical from welders.
  • Radiant energy from torches frequently (10 hours/day).

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.

Pay

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

About the Team

  • Provide reliable, cost-effective, and innovative railcar solutions for the markets we serve.
  • Ensure an injury-free workplace.
  • Build and develop a highly capable team of subject matter experts and leaders at every level in our organization.
  • Bring new product and process innovation to the railcar industry.
  • Continuously improve our products, processes, and systems in a cost-effective manner by using modern design techniques and data analytics.
  • Achieve, maintain, and support cross-company alignment with the TTX company mission statement.

Benefits

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

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