Railcar Repairman (Carman) – Tacoma, WA

TTX•Tacoma, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Railcar Repairman (Carman) repairs, modifies, upgrades, and maintains railcars and their components according to blueprints, specifications, and applicable customer and industry standards. The work includes frequent mechanical labor, welding, fabrication, cutting, inspection, assembly, and testing. The role uses hand and power tools, precision measuring instruments, welding equipment, and a forklift, and includes entering repair information through an electronic keyboard system. The position involves outdoor work, exposure to varying temperatures, fumes, dust, noise, oil and grease, vibrations, moving machinery, and hazards from mechanical tools, welders, and torches. Shifts are 8 to 10 hours, and work hours and rest days may change regularly. The position reports to a line supervisor or work group supervisor. Pay begins at $28 per hour, with the rate determined by Carman/Journeyman status.

Requirements

Mechanical skills.
Welding and cutting skills.
Decision-making and reasoning skills, including determining when parts should be repaired.
Limited planning and scheduling ability.
Intermediate ability to compile, classify, and gather information.
Intermediate short-term memory.
Ability to perform physical work, including standing, handling, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, climbing, crawling, and other movements for varying portions of the workday.
Ability to lift and carry car parts weighing up to 80 pounds, with heavier lifting occurring occasionally.
Ability to work outdoors and at heights, and around machinery and welding or burning hazards.
Ability to work 8- to 10-hour shifts with work hours and rest days that may change regularly.
Compliance with applicable work rules and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

Repair, modify, upgrade, and maintain railcars.
Rebuild car components, including bolsters, side framers, hitch heads, and box car doors.
Weld, fabricate, and use cutting and heating torches.
Inspect machines and equipment to identify causes of trouble.
Use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to perform repairs according to blueprints and specifications.
Operate a forklift to move, align, and position parts.
Measure, cut, and thread pipes, and replace air lines.
Assemble subassemblies, major components, and equipment, then test for proper operation.
Repair broken parts using hand tools and welding equipment.
Enter car repair information using an electronic keyboard system.
Maintain a clean work environment.
Set up and operate metalworking tools, such as welders or grinders, as needed.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Meet specified time standards and customer requirements, including applicable AAR, FMO, FRA, and TTX standards.
Follow work rules and perform work safely to avoid threats to personal and others' health and safety.