Repairer I, Car

About the role

Removal, fabrication, fitment and welding of railcar parts, components and structures.

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

Requirements

• Prefer High School Education or GED

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude
• Read precision instruments and gauges
• Work from blueprints and technical drawings
• 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 driver's license

Physical requirements

• 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
• Vision/Hearing: High noise levels (above 85 decibels)
• Work Environment: Work from heights over 6"; work on varied surfaces (concrete floors, gravel, rail car floors); work around and operate overhead cranes and mobile equipment
• Emotional Demands: Must be able to work alone and in team setting
• Safety: Safety-sensitive position requiring work on and around rails and heavy equipment; strict adherence to safety policies (e.g., blue flag) and use of all PPE including hand, head, eye, ear and foot protection

Pay

• Starting pay: $21.00/hr
• Opportunity to take 17 skills tests for pay raises at $0.25 each
• $3,000 sign