Railcar Mechanic: Welding & Hands-On Repairs (1st Shift)

Road & Rail Services; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid holidays and vacation

Annual boot allowance

PPE provided

Hands-on training in mechanics and wel

Career advancement opportunities

Veteran-friendly workplace

Job summary

Road & Rail Services is seeking a mechanically skilled Railcar Mechanic for the first shift on-site in the United States. The role involves inspecting, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing railroad equipment, with emphasis on welding and safe operation of tools and equipment.

Qualified candidates will have strong hands-on repair experience, be able to work in an industrial environment, and willing to learn welding skills and pass AWS D15.1 qualification if required.

Qualifications

• Valid state-issued driver's license.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on repair experience.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools and mechanical repair equipment.
• Ability to identify mechanical problems and basic equipment functions.
• Willingness to learn welding and pass AWS D15.1 welding qualification exam when required.
• Dependable attendance, strong work ethic, and commitment to safety.
• Ability to follow repair instructions and work with a team.
• Comfortable performing physical work in an industrial environment.
• Experience in automotive/diesel repair, agricultural equipment, heavy equipment, or machine shop welding.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical inspections and authorized repairs following safety and quality standards.
• Conduct mechanical repairs and maintenance on railcars.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and determine repair procedures.
• Remove, replace, repair, and adjust worn components.
• Use hand and power tools, grinders, torches, and specialized equipment.
• Perform Class I air brake tests per railroad procedures.
• Assist welding, metal prep, cutting, grinding, and fabrication activities.
• Document repairs with labor hours and materials used.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on repair

Tool operation

Teamwork

Welding willingness

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Road & Rail Services is seeking a mechanically skilled Railcar Mechanic for the first shift on-site in the United States. The role involves inspecting, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing railroad equipment, with emphasis on welding and safe operation of tools and equipment.

Qualified candidates will have strong hands-on repair experience, be able to work in an industrial environment, and willing to learn welding skills and pass AWS D15.1 qualification if required.