Railcar Repair Technician 1

Guardian Rail, LLC•Albany, OR

13d•$24 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Guardian Rail is hiring a full-time Railcar Repair Technician in Albany, Oregon. The position repairs various types of railcars and tank cars, using mechanical skills to inspect and repair them safely and ensure their mechanical and operational integrity meets customer and industry specifications. Candidates should have a safety and quality mindset and enjoy hands-on work in year-round outdoor conditions. The company offers a $1,500 sign-on/retention bonus payable over the first 12 months of employment and competitive pay based on relevant skills and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints.
Basic mechanical knowledge and experience with hand and power tools, including heavier air- and electric-powered tools and cutting torches.
Ability to perform physical, hands-on outdoor work involving frequent standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively.
Basic math skills and ability to understand simple mathematical concepts.
Reasoning ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to pass a fitness-for-duty examination, pre-employment physical, and pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a Carman or Railcar Repair Technician.
Certified E7018 welder.

Responsibilities

Repair railcars in compliance with FRA and AAR interchange rules and customer and industry specifications.
Conduct pre- and post-inspections of assigned railcars.
Follow safety protocols, including company and OSHA rules, regulations, and procedures.
Follow the company quality program and comply with in-house processes and applicable AAR and FRA rules and regulations.
Keep the work area clean and orderly in compliance with company, OSHA, and environmental rules and regulations.
Follow written and verbal directions and work effectively in a team environment.
Understand railcars, their components, shop work orders, and inventory control.
Assist with disassembly of damaged railcars.
Perform repairs including basic mechanical work, grinding, and touch-up painting and decaling on railcars or tank cars.
Set up and operate hand and power tools and equipment, including air arc, plasma cutting, Huck, welding machines, and oxyfuel equipment for heating and cutting.
Perform interior railcar cleaning.
Complete documented training to set up, operate, or drive equipment such as forklifts, man-lifts, cranes, backhoes, skid loaders, hoists, or hydraulic booms.
Meet AWS D15.1 requirements for freight-car welding on carbon steel using GMAW (hardwire), FCAW (flux core), and/or SMAW (stick), as well as internal welding technology training and examination requirements.