General Mechanical Technician

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC•Victoria, TX

75d•Onsite

About The Position

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, is a recognized leader in providing sustainability solutions, with three divisions providing industry-leading services. With a mission to innovate solutions to meet clients' sustainability goals, VLS has over 1,200 employees in 40+ locations across North America. Waste Services VLS Waste Services provides customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion and sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration. Railcar Services VLS Railcar Cleaning and Repair Services division provides specialty cleaning services for difficult-to-clean products, including chemicals, hardened materials, and pressurized gases, and comprehensive repair services for certified full-service repairs, tank car qualifications, and maintenance. Marine Services VLS Marine Services division offers state-of-the-art barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free facilities for various chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products.

Requirements

One (1) year of previous experience in the railcar industry working on or with hopper cars.
Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to meet all physical demands notated in the Physical Demands & Work Conditions noted below.

Nice To Haves

High School Graduate or equivalent
Previous industrial, manufacturing, railroad, environmental, commercial paint, or coating experience

Responsibilities

Removes, repairs, cleans, and reapplies outlet gates on hopper cars.
Performs final cleaning on railcars before departure, either tanks or hoppers.
Assists in other areas of the paint shop such as touch up, stenciling, interior and exterior paint and blast.
Maintains housekeeping of the paint shop, including picking up trash and general cleanup.
May be assigned to other job duties in other locations throughout the shop depending on workload.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, following all AAR/FRA, Customer, Manufacture, and SRS procedures and regulations.
Looks for ways to improve and promote Quality throughout the shop.
Meets production goals and covers time allowed on jobs.
Ensures all production steps have been properly followed.
Completes required paperwork and signs off on all work.
Maintains equipment, keeping it clean and in good working order.
Assists with repairs to equipment, lights, blast equipment and booths.
Notifies supervisor or lead man of gages out of calibration or near calibration due date.
Maintains all required PPE (Respirator), keeping it clean and stored properly.
Contributes to building a positive team spirit and supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
Follows Safety, Production, and QA policies.
Participates in required training and helps the supervisor and leadman train new employees in all aspects of the paint shop.
Listens and gets clarification.