Railcar Repair Technician

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway— you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We are looking for talented team players to join our team and perform all aspects of railcar inspection, maintenance, and repair services for our valued customers. The successful candidate must be able to read and understand engineering drawings and schematics, make railcar repairs in compliance with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Association of American Railroads (AAR) regulations and rules, ensure all company safety and quality standards are met, and keep good records of repair details using both written and electronic tools.

Responsibilities

Understand and perform all work outlined under Supervision; Conduct railcar inspections to ensure cars comply with all FRA, AAR, and customer requirements; Perform repairs as necessary while always using current safety and quality standards and repair procedures; Perform mechanical repairs to railroad freight cars including tank and hopper cars when required; Occasionally performing welding repairs when needed; Coordinate and complete repairs in an efficient manner and within assigned hours; Maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner and report potential hazards; Notify supervision of any materials and/or equipment required to ensure completion of job tasks; Interact well with team members and supervision; Meet the expectations and requirements of all customers to ensure we deliver a best-in-class customer experience; Ensure all necessary invoicing, inspection, and work order information is accurate and complete; Actively participate in safety assessments and equipment inspections; Follow all safety rules and practices; May be involved in safety committees or initiatives; Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED; Job-related knowledge including following written instructions; Ability to safely operate machinery including large work vehicles which may pull trailers and forklifts; Dependable and reliable to show up for scheduled work shifts including overtime; Ability to learn basic railcar knowledge; Proficiency with basic hand and power tools; Ability to learn basic knowledge of how to read engineering drawings; Ability to perform confined space entry or monitoring and create hot work permits; Ability to pass required NDT disciplines and function specific certifications, including tank car welding, and demonstrates strong familiarity with AAR rules and regulations; Ability to obtain Welding and Airbrake Test certifications within 6-12 months; Must be legal to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship requirements; Moderate to heavy physical effort, must be comfortable lifting 35lbs consistently; Must follow prescribed safety rules

Nice to have

Ability to pass DOT Requirements is a plus; Any type of welding/mechanical experience or railcar knowledge is preferred

Benefits

Training and certifications to become a fully certified Railcar Repair Technician; Tuition Reimbursement; Medical; Dental; Vision; Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance; Company-paid sickness and accident income; 401k matching; Annual safety shoe reimbursement and prescription safety wear; Holiday pay; Vacation; Marmon employee discount program