Tank Car Repair Technician I

Guardian Rail, LLC•Hinton, WV

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Guardian Rail is proud to operate one of the country’s leading freight rail services and transportation companies with a large network of freight and tank car repair facilities, a nationwide network of running repair agents, and a rail services division that operates short line railroads and contract switching and transloading sites. Incumbents will use mechanical skills to safely inspect and repair railcars to customer and industry specifications. A limited number of entry level trainee positions are available, but 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 skills and relevant experience. Candidates must have a safety and quality mindset and enjoy hands-on work in year-round outdoor conditions.

Requirements

High-school diploma or equivalent
Prior experience in an industrial or heavy manufacturing environment
Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and blueprints
Must be able to write routine report 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 full pass a fitness-for-duty examination, pre-employment physical, and pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings

Responsibilities

Perform railcar repairs in compliance with FRA and AAR rules
Learn and adhere to all Guardian Rail safety procedures
Keep work area in a clean and orderly manner so as 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 and tank car, components and/or shop work order
Understand inventory control
Assist in disassembly of damaged railcars and tank cars
Apply FRA, AAR Interchange Rules when repairing railcars and tank cars
Maintain a high level of quality with an understanding of Guardian Rail's Quality Assurance Program.
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 oxy fuel operation in heating and cutting processes
Comply with company's Safety Program by following all in-house and OSHA rules, regulations and procedures
Comply with company's Quality Program by following all in-house quality processes and procedures and required AAR and FRA rules and regulations as well as any client specific procedures
Complete documented training to set up and operate or drive equipment such as, but not limited to: forklift, manlift, crane, backhoe, skid loader, hoist or hydraulic boom
Meet the requirements of AWS D15.1 for freight car and MSRP C-III Appendix R & W for tank car utilizing GMAW (Hard wire), FCAW (Flux Core) and/or SMAW (Stick) welding on carbon steel as well as our internal welding technology training and examination