Railcar Assistant

IMKO Workforce Solutions; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

IMKO Workforce Solutions seeks a dedicated Railcar Assistant to support railcar and fabrication shop tasks in our Missouri facility. You will assist welders, fitters, and mechanics, perform ground work, and ensure switches and couplings are correctly aligned.

The role includes operating forklifts, cranes, and hand tools, completing pre-startup inspections, and maintaining an organized yard with safe work practices. Overtime may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Assist with railcar and fabrication shop tasks.
• Perform ground work including coupling/uncoupling cars and aligning switches.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and hand tools safely.
• Complete pre-start up switch engine inspection and daily checklist.
• Maintain an organized storage yard and safe work environment.
• Overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist welders, fitters, and mechanics with railcar tasks.
• Support track maintenance activities like driving spikes and lubricating switches.
• Handle scrap, waste, and recyclable materials per safety guidelines.
• Perform general shop cleaning and material handling.

Job description

#INDSTJORailcar AssistantDuties and Responsibilities:*This is a non-exhaustive overview of the job duties for this position. Assist welders, fitters, and mechanics with railcar and fabrication shop tasks. Perform groundwork including coupling/uncoupling cars, and properly aligning switches. Complete pre- start up switch engine inspection and recognize problems and complete dailychecklist. Safely operate the switch engine including start-up/shut down. Perform basic switch engine maintenance (e.g., changing brake shoes, adjusting air brakepiston travel). Adhere to safety rules of switching outside and inside the shop. Assist with track maintenance (driving spikes, lubing switches, tighten joint bars, andrecognize needed track maintenance). Maintain an organized storage yard and safe work environment. Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and hand tools safely. Perform general shop cleaning, material handling, and basic fabrication support (cutting,grinding, drilling, prepping). Handle scrap, waste, and recyclable materials per company safety and environmentalguidelines. Work overtime as the need arises.Please submit resume to [e-mail]