Production Mechanic 1

TTX Company; Jurupa Valley (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in rail transportation is seeking a Production Mechanic to join their team. This entry-level role involves repairing, modifying, and upgrading rail cars, ensuring optimal functionality and safety. You will work with various tools and equipment, performing essential mechanical tasks while adhering to safety standards. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to grow in a stable and supportive environment. If you have mechanical skills and a passion for hands-on work, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must pass company welding test to qualify.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and modifies rail cars according to blueprints.
• Maintains production machinery using hand and power tools.

Skills

Mechanical skills knowledge

Welding and cutting skills

Decision making skills

Planning and scheduling skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision measuring instruments

Welding equipment

Job description

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Job Summary

Repairs, modifies, and upgrades rail cars. Rebuilds car components: bolsters, side framers, hitch heads, and box car doors. Welds, fabricates, and uses torch and carbon arc to cut. Performs mechanical labor.

Job Description

PRODUCTION MECHANIC

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Repairs, modifies, and upgrades rail cars according to blueprints and specifications. Maintains production machinery and equipment using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments. Inspects machines and equipment to locate causes of trouble, measures, cuts, and threads pipes, replaces airlines, assembles sub-assemblies, and repairs broken parts using hand tools and welding equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Mechanical skills knowledge
• Welding and cutting skills
• Must pass company welding test
• Decision making, reasoning, planning, and scheduling skills
• Preferred: Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking)

Physical Requirements

Standing, hearing, and seeing for 10 hours; handling for 6 hours; walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and fingering for 5 hours; reaching below waist, twisting, and feeling for 2 hours; sitting, climbing, balancing, crawling, reaching overhead, and talking for 1 hour. Frequent activities include standing, kneeling, stretching, reaching, gripping, and bending. Occasional activities include sitting, crawling, and twisting while sitting.

Lifting car parts from 1-50 lbs for 10 hours (frequently 10-25 lbs, regularly 25-50 lbs). Pushing and pulling with various weights. Indoor and outdoor work, exposure to heat, humidity, heights, machinery, fumes, odors, dust, gases, noise, hot/cold temperatures, oil, grease, vibrations, and working alone.

Working Schedule

10-hour shifts; Monday through Thursday with occasional overtime on Fridays.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to line supervisor or work group supervisor.

Compensation

Rate of Pay: $27.85 per hour

About Us

TTX Company provides railcars and related freight car management services to North American rail industry. Offers a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, health, dental, vision, 401(k), and participates in Railroad Retirement. Equal Opportunity Employer.

About The Team

• Provide reliable, cost-effective railcar solutions.
• Ensure an injury-free workplace.
• Develop a capable team of experts and leaders.
• Innovate in products and processes.
• Improve continuously using modern techniques and data analytics.
• Align with the company's mission.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Rail Transportation