Railcar Repairman (Carman) – Norfolk, VA

TTX•Norfolk, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Repairs, modifies, and upgrades rail cars. Rebuilds car components such as bolsters, side framers, hitch heads, and box car doors. Performs welding (up to 30% of time), fabrication, and cutting torch operations. Primarily performs mechanical labor (95% of time), repairing and maintaining railcars according to blueprints and specifications using various tools. Inspects equipment to diagnose issues, operates a forklift for material handling, and replaces air lines. Assembles components, tests for proper operation, and repairs broken parts. Enters repair information via an electronic system. Maintains a clean work environment and may set up metalworking tools. All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Knowledge of mechanical skills.
Skills in welding and cutting.
Decision-making and reasoning abilities.
Ability to determine when parts should be repaired.
Intermediate ability in compiling/classifying/gathering information.
Intermediate short-term memory.
Must perform each job to specified time standards.
Work must be done to the customer's requirements (AAR, FMO, FRA, TTX, etc., standards).
Must comply with all work rules.
Must work safely and not cause a threat to the health and safety of oneself and others.
Steel-toe shoes, hard hat, earplugs, safety glasses, welding shield, burning goggles, grinding shield, and proper clothing (long-sleeved shirts and long pants while welding).

Nice To Haves

Carman/Journeyman status

Responsibilities

Repairs, modifies, and upgrades rail cars.
Rebuilds car components: bolsters, side framers, hitch heads, and box car doors.
Welds (up to 30% of time), fabricates, and uses a cutting torch.
Performs mechanical labor (frequently - 95% of time).
Repairs and maintains railcars, according to blueprints and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
Inspects machines and equipment visually by touch, special knowledge, and training, to locate causes of trouble.
Operates forklift to move, align, and set in place parts.
Measures, cuts, and threads pipes and replaces air lines using hand tools.
Assembles subassemblies, major components, and equipment.
Checks the function to test for proper operation.
Repairs broken parts using hand tools and welding equipment.
Enters car repair information via electronic keyboard system.
Maintains a clean work environment.
May set up and operate metalworking tools, such as a welder or grinder.
Performs all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.