Railcar Repair Technician 1
About The Position
Guardian Rail, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is a leading freight rail services and transportation company. We employ more than 800 employees in more than 100 locations across 26 states and operate the largest railcar services network in the industry, encompassing 11 large railcar repair facilities and more than 75 field services locations in addition to a rail services division that operates three short line railroads and a dozen contract switching and transloading sites. We currently have multiple Repair Technician positions available. Incumbents will use mechanical skills to safely inspect and repair railcars to customer and industry specifications. 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.
Requirements
- 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 pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings
- Qualifications-Welding Experience Required
Nice To Haves
- Certified E7018 welder preferred
- Prior experience as a Carman or Railcar Repair Technician highly desirable
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 Guardian 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
Benefits
- 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.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
