Car Repairer

GATX Corporation; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

GATX Corporation is seeking motivated Railcar Repairers/Mechanics for its shop in Red Deer. This role involves performing repairs on railcars, including welding and inspections, with comprehensive training provided. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and effective communication skills. GATX offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth in a stable work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and growth opportunities

Good working environment and work/life balance

Fringe Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance) at zero cost

Retirement Savings

Paid vacations

Continuous training and development

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively individually and in groups.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs on railcars including inspection, welding, and assembling parts.
• Use equipment such as chains, slings, hoists, and forklifts.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Skills

Welding

Mechanic skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Diligence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Established on 1898, GATX is the leading global provider of railcar leasing and service to customers throughout North America, Europe, and India. Through Trifleet, we own, lease, and manage a global fleet of tank containers. Jointly with Rolls-Royce plc, we also own one of the largest aircraft spare engine leasing portfolios in the world. Across all our businesses, we provide innovative, unparalleled service that enables our customers to transport what matters safely and sustainably, while championing the well-being of our employees and communities.

POSITION: RAILCAR REPAIRER / MECHANIC

Our Railcars Maintenance shop in Red Deer is looking for motivated and dynamic individuals with at least a High School Diploma or Equivalent as well as abilities in Welding and/or Mechanic, Entry or Advanced Level for its open positions as RAILCAR REPAIRER / MECHANIC. The person on this role performs different repairs on railcars including the inspection, welding, assembling of parts, improvement and replacement of defectuous railcars components. This role doesn't require prior experiences in Rail or related activities, GATX will be providing all necessary trainings to safely and successfully complete all the essential tasks listed below.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following:

• Uses current GATX repair procedures to dismantle, repair, install and/or renew coil, valves and miscellaneous tank car fittings.
• Prepares equipment and surfaces to be welded: welds, burns, fits, tacks as necessary to complete repairs. (Example: splices, patches, shims cracks, etc.)
• Locates and tests areas to be welded for leaks by using soap suds and air, etc.…
• Uses equipment such as chains, slings, hoists and forklifts to perform assigned tasks.
• Keeps work area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Able to work in confined spaces and in heights.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED (including certifications):

• At least a High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as repair manuals, instructions, work orders , ect...
• Ability to work effectively individually and / or in groups
• Initiative: Have a personal motivation and autonomy to determine and carry out important tasks
• Diligence and reliability at work: be able to complete all hours of work, rarely absent and be able to complete all assigned tasks at a reasonable period of time

WORK LOCATION :

4310 77 St

GATX OFFER EXCELLENT BENEFITS:

• Competitive salaries and growth opportunities
• Good working environment, stability and a good work/life balance
• Fringe Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance) at zero cost to the employee
• Retirement Savings
• Paid vacations
• Continuous training and development

Other things to note:

• This position will interact with Managers and Production personnel. The primary impact for this position is repairing the GATX Fleet. This position will become knowledgeable in multiple welding processes while learning AAR Interchange Rules.
• Must be able to stoop for extended periods and routinely move from kneeling to standing positions
• Must be able to perform overhead work for extended periods
• Must be able to lift (vertically) up to 85 pounds from the ground surface
• Must be able to push / pull (horizontally) up to 140 pounds
• Must be able to climb ladders and perform work at elevated heights
• Must be able to work in extreme temperature environments
• Must be able to physically enter confined space (rail car manways as small as 18” in diameter) and work in enclosed environments