Railcar Welder / Repair Technician
Core
Repair, fabricate, and weld freight railcars to support railroad equipment maintenance and emergency repair operations.
Role type
Railcar Repair & Welding Technician
Builds
Freight railcars
Domain
Transportation / Rail infrastructure
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
AWS welding certification, hands-on welding and fabrication experience, knowledge of freight car components, familiarity with AAR Field Manual, knowledge of Blue Flag Law and FRA safety standards, ability to read/write/communicate in English, valid driver's license
Preferred skills
CPR certification, First Aid certification, E-Rail Safe certification, CSX On-Track Safety certification
Technologies
AWS welding standards, AAR Field Manual, FRA safety standards
Responsibilities
Repair and maintain freight railcars using welding and fabrication techniques, perform railcar fabrication and structural repairs according to safety and quality requirements, check vehicles, tools, materials, and equipment before and after assignments, attend job briefings and follow established railroad safety procedures, complete job reports and other required documentation accurately, work with crew members to complete repair assignments safely and efficiently
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC