Maintenance Technician

Marmon Holdings•Ville Platte, LA

15d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

UTLX As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway— you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. Under direct supervision, performs routine maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities electro/mechanical systems. Performs preventative maintenance, such as changing fluids, replacing filters, adjusting tension, clean intakes and cold-air returns, etc. May operate snow removal and/or grounds keeping equipment. Union Tank Car Company is seeking applicants to become a member of our production team at our full-service rail tank car repair shop in Ville Platte, Louisiana. Union Tank Car Company's regulatory, engineering, and commercial expertise make UTLX the preferred source of railcars and services for many of its customers. Owned by the Marmon Group and Berkshire Hathaway, UTLX headquarters is in Chicago's financial district, close to major public transportation hubs. ULTX offers competitive compensation and benefits, as well as an opportunity to be a part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm, hard work, expertise, growth, and progressive thinking are all valued. Primary Job Functions This is not an exhaustive list and employees in these classifications frequently may be required to perform additional duties. Not all classifications will be required to perform all job functions. Installs, inspects, repairs, replaces adjusts and maintains all repair related and plant support machinery and equipment, building facilities, related equipment and systems. Evaluates electrical and mechanical problems, and repairs per supervisor’s instructions. Works from sketches, drawings, printed written and oral instructions to install foundations, building components, piping systems, manufacturing machinery and support equipment. Fabricates and/or installs ladders, guards, railings, brackets, platforms, and related items as required for safe and efficient plant operation. Operates plant heating, cooling, ventilation, pumping and compressor systems. Installs conduit, fittings, switches, controls and fixtures and wires and connects electrical equipment as required for new installations or replacement of facilities. Dismantles, inspects, repairs, adjusts or replaces faulty parts and wiring on motors, generators, power distribution and control panels, circuit breakers, rectifiers, electronic devices. Performs work on "hot" lines as required. Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner and reports work hazards.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma, GED, or pass a Combined Basic Skills Test
A general mechanical background in maintenance.
Must be able to read blueprints and interpret test equipment such as gauges.
Must be able to pass applicable standardized maintenance tests.
Must be able to work effectively and efficiently both as a member of a team and independently
Able to follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision
Ability to read, interpret, and follow documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and assembly instructions
Safety and quality focused
Willingness to wear required PPE at all times and always work safely.
Be available to work any shift, and be dependable and reliable to show up for scheduled work shifts including overtime, as allowed per the union contract

Responsibilities

Installs, inspects, repairs, replaces adjusts and maintains all repair related and plant support machinery and equipment, building facilities, related equipment and systems.
Evaluates electrical and mechanical problems, and repairs per supervisor’s instructions.
Works from sketches, drawings, printed written and oral instructions to install foundations, building components, piping systems, manufacturing machinery and support equipment.
Fabricates and/or installs ladders, guards, railings, brackets, platforms, and related items as required for safe and efficient plant operation.
Operates plant heating, cooling, ventilation, pumping and compressor systems.
Installs conduit, fittings, switches, controls and fixtures and wires and connects electrical equipment as required for new installations or replacement of facilities.
Dismantles, inspects, repairs, adjusts or replaces faulty parts and wiring on motors, generators, power distribution and control panels, circuit breakers, rectifiers, electronic devices.
Performs work on "hot" lines as required.
Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner and reports work hazards.