Railcar Mechanic

Road & Rail Services • Kalamazoo, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Road & Rail Services is hiring a dependable, mechanically skilled Railcar Mechanic to join our team. This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys working with tools, solving mechanical problems, and completing quality repairs in an outdoor industrial environment. Previous railcar repair experience is preferred, but we are also interested in candidates with strong mechanical, welding, fabrication, or industrial maintenance experience. As a Railcar Mechanic, you will inspect, maintain, and repair railcars to help ensure they are safe and ready for service. You will use hand tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, and fabrication skills to complete repairs according to company and industry standards.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical background
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced outdoor environment
• Bend, squat, twist, walk, and stand throughout the shift
• Open railcar doors requiring significant pushing and pulling force
• Climb ladders and work at heights exceeding 16 feet
• Work outdoors in heat, cold, dust, rain, and noisy conditions
• A valid driver's license may be required when operating company vehicles or equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous railcar repair experience
• Strong mechanical, welding, fabrication, or industrial maintenance experience
• Stick welding and metal fabrication
• Cutting torch and grinder experience
• Experience using pipe wrenches, pry bars, ratchets, and other hand tools
• Previous railcar, heavy equipment, industrial, or mechanical repair experience

Responsibilities

• Performing mechanical repairs and maintenance on railcars
• Completing stick welding, cutting, grinding, and metal fabrication
• Inspecting equipment and identifying needed repairs
• Following all company safety procedures and work instructions

Benefits

• Medical
• dental
• 401(k) benefits
• Paid holidays
• vacation time
• Annual steel-toe boot allowance
• company-provided PPE
• Safety bonuses
• opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed