Repairer I, Rail Car

About the role

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

Key Job Elements

• 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

• 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

Education

Prefer High School Education or GED.

Physical and environmental demands

• Strength – 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 and use of all PPE (hand, head, eye, ear and foot protection)

Pay

Starting pay at $21.00/hr with opportunity to take skills tests for pay raises at $0.25 each (six tests in first 90 days). $3,000 in first year bonuses.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs