Railcar Repair Technician
Core
Perform inspection, maintenance, and mechanical repairs on freight and tank railcars to ensure compliance with safety regulations and customer requirements.
Role type
Railcar Repair Technician
Builds
Repaired and maintained railcars for freight and tank car fleets
Domain
Rail transport / Heavy industrial maintenance
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical repair, welding, reading engineering drawings, operating heavy machinery and forklifts, using hand and power tools, confined space entry, hot work permits, NDT disciplines, AAR rules knowledge
Preferred skills
Welding/mechanical experience, railcar knowledge, DOT Requirements certification
Technologies
Hand and power tools, electronic work order tools
Responsibilities
Conduct railcar inspections, perform mechanical repairs to railroad freight cars, occasionally perform welding repairs, coordinate repairs within assigned hours, maintain work area safety, interact with team members and supervision, ensure accurate invoicing and work order information, participate in safety assessments and committees
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC