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Currently seeking a Railcar Repair Technician. In this role you will be responsible for the repairs and servicing of railcars as they enter and leave the yard. Please review the job duties and requirements listed below. This work can be done indoors and outdoors and this is a Union facility. Interested candidates please apply with your resume and asking pay rate. Thank you!

JOB DUTIES:


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 cutting torch


Performs mechanical labor (frequently - 95% of time)


Repairs and maintains railcars, according to blueprints and other specifications, using welders, grinders, hand tools, power tools and precision measuring instruments


Operates forklift to move, align and set in place parts in place


Measures, cuts and threads pipes and replaces air lines


Assembles subassemblies, major components, and equipment. Checks function to test for proper operation


Enters car repair information via electronic keyboard system


Work must be done to the customer requirements


Must comply with all work rules, work safely and not cause a threat to the health and safety of self and others


All other duties as assigned by supervisor



MACHINE/SAFETY EQUIPMENT/TOOLS USED:


Circular saw, Air impacts and Air grinders; Air or hydraulic porta power pump and ram


Cutting torch; heating torch; side grinder; hoist used for lifting; and winch


Steel toe shoes, hard hat, ear plugs, safety glasses, welding shield, burning goggles, grinding shield, and proper clothing (long sleeve shirts and long pants while welding)



Staffmark is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability or veteran status.

Requirements

Welding experience preferred
Knowledge and experience with utilizing various hand and power tools
Forklift operation experience preferred
Prior mechanical or maintenance experience preferred
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