Railcar Mechanic

Road & Rail Services; Kalamazoo (MI, AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid holidays and vacation

Annual steel-toe boot allowance

Company-provided PPE

Yearly safety bonus opportunities

Veteran-friendly workplace

Opportunities for advancement

Promote-from-within culture

Job summary

Road & Rail Services in Kalamazoo, MI, is hiring a dependable Railcar Mechanic to inspect, maintain, and repair railroad equipment. This is a hands-on trades role, outdoors, requiring welding, fabrication, and mechanical troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate will have experience with stick welding, metal fabrication, and cutting torches, and be able to follow safety rules while documenting repairs. Previous railcar repair is preferred but not required; strong mechanical skills and the ability to

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate has experience with welding, fabrication, cutting torches and industrial repair.
• Railcar repair experience is preferred but not required.
• Candidate should be dependable, safety-conscious and able to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect railcars for damage, wear, and defects.
• Perform mechanical repairs on railcars and related components.
• Weld and fabricate using stick welding, cutting torches, grinders and hand tools.
• Remove and replace damaged railcar parts and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Ensure repairs meet safety and quality standards and document work performed.

Skills

Stick welding

Metal fabrication

Cutting torch

Mechanical repair

Heavy equipment maintenance

Diesel repair

Automotive repair

Manufacturing maintenance

Railroad repair

Job description

Railcar Mechanic

Road & Rail Services

Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Pay: $25 - Negotiated based on experience

Put Your Mechanical & Welding Skills to Work

Road & Rail Services is hiring a dependable, safety-focused Railcar Mechanic to inspect, maintain, and repair railroad equipment.

This is a hands-on skilled trades position for someone who enjoys working with tools, troubleshooting mechanical problems, welding, and completing repairs in an outdoor industrial environment.

We're especially interested in candidates with experience in stick welding, metal fabrication, cutting torches, mechanical repair, industrial maintenance, heavy equipment, automotive or diesel repair, or similar skilled trades.

Previous railcar repair experience is preferred, but it is not required. If you have a strong mechanical background and are comfortable working with welding and fabrication equipment, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do

• Inspect railcars for damage, wear, defects, and mechanical issues
• Complete mechanical repairs on railcars and related components
• Perform stick welding, cutting, grinding, and metal fabrication
• Use cutting torches to remove or prepare metal components
• Remove and replace damaged or worn railcar parts
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems and determine necessary repairs
• Use grinders, pipe wrenches, pry bars, ratchets, sockets, and other hand and power tools
• Inspect completed work to ensure repairs meet required standards
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas
• Complete required inspection and repair documentation
• Follow company, customer, and applicable industry safety requirements

What We're Looking For

• Stick welding
• Metal fabrication
• Cutting torch operation
• Mechanical or industrial repair
• Heavy equipment maintenance
• Diesel or automotive repair
• Manufacturing maintenance
• Railroad or railcar repair

You should also be dependable, safety-conscious, comfortable working independently, and able to follow written and verbal instructions.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Frequently bend, squat, kneel, twist, reach, stand, and walk
• Work safely around railroad and industrial equipment
• Open railcar end doors requiring approximately 90 pounds of pulling force and 68 pounds of pushing force
• Climb ladders and work at heights exceeding 16 feet
• Work on uneven surfaces
• Work outdoors in hot, cold, rain, wind, dust, and other weather conditions
• Safely wear all required personal protective equipment
• A valid driver's license may be required when operating company vehicles or equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Annual steel-toe boot allowance
• Company-provided PPE
• Yearly safety bonus opportunities
• Veteran-friendly workplace
• Opportunities for advancement
• Promote-from-within culture

Build Your Career with Road & Rail Services

Established in 1987, Road & Rail Services provides rail-related services throughout North America, including railcar maintenance, terminal operations, plant services, and rail asset support.

If you're mechanically inclined and have experience with welding, fabrication, cutting torches, or industrial repair, apply today to join our team as a Railcar Mechanic.

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