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Incumbents will use mechanical skills to safely inspect and repair railcars to customer and industry specifications. A limited number of entry level trainee positions are available, but we seek candidates with rail industry or other industrial experience, including welding or mechanical assembly.
We offer a sign on/retention bonus of $1,500, payable over the first 12 months of employment and a competitive pay scale based on relevant skills and experience.
Responsible for the repair of various types of railcars and/or tank cars. Incumbents will use mechanical skills to safely inspect and repair railcars to industry and customer specifications.
Candidates must have a safety and quality mindset and enjoy hands-on work in year-round outdoor conditions.
Duties And Responsibilities
Perform railcar repairs in compliance with FRA and AAR interchange rules
Conduct pre and post inspection of all assigned railcars
Comply fully with all safety protocols including in house and OSHA rules, regulations and procedures
Comply fully with the Company's quality program by conforming to in-house processes and required AAR and FRA rules and regulations
Keep work area in a clean and orderly manner to comply with Rail, OSHA, and environmental rules and regulations
Follow written and verbal directions
Work effectively in a team environment
Possess a thorough understanding of railcar, components, and/or shop work order
Understand inventory control
Assist in disassembly of damaged railcars
Perform repairs such as, but not limited to, basic mechanics, grinding, and touch-up painting and decaling on various types of railcars or tank cars as required
Set up and operate various hand and power tools such as, but not limited to, air arc, plasma cutting, Huck and welding machines and processes, and oxyfuel operation in heating and cutting processes
Perform interior railcar cleaning
Complete documented training to set up and operate or drive equipment such as, but not limited to: forklift, man-lift, crane, backhoe, skid loader, hoist, or hydraulic boom
Meet the requirements of AWS D15.1 for freight cars utilizing GMAW (Hardwire), FCAW (Flux Core), and/or SMAW (Stick) welding on carbon steel as well as our internal welding technology training and examination
Qualifications
High-school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
Prior experience as a Carman or Railcar Repair Technician highly desirable
Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and blueprints
Must possess basic mechanical knowledge and experience with hand & power tools, including heavier air and electric powered tools and cutting torches
Must enjoy outdoor, physical, hands-on work with frequent standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling and lifting required
Certified E7018 welder preferred
Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence and speak and communicate effectively
Must possess basic math skills and work and understand simple mathematical concepts
Must possess reasoning ability to solve practical problems
Must be able to fully pass the fitness-for-duty examination, pre-employment physical, and preemployment and random drug and alcohol screenings
Company Description
Principle Personnel Group is a full service provider of temporary, temp-to-hire, direct-hire personnel. To view this and other positions visit us on the web principlepersonnelgroup.com
Principle Personnel Group is a full service provider of temporary, temp-to-hire, direct-hire personnel. To view this and other positions visit us on the web principlepersonnelgroup.com
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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