Railcar Production Mechanic: Weld & Refurbish

TTX Company; Slaton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TTX Company seeks a Production Mechanic to repair, modify and upgrade rail cars. Rebuilds car components and performs welding, fabrication, and cutting using hand tools and power tools. Reads blueprints and test specs to ensure proper operation and safety.

The role demands standing for long hours, lifting heavy parts, and working with welding fumes. A welding test is required, with emphasis on accuracy and planning.

Qualifications

• Formal education: high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge: mechanical skills with machining/assembly.
• Skills: welding and cutting proficiency.
• Must pass company welding test.
• Preferred: basic English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, modifies, and upgrades rail cars per blueprints.
• Welds, fabricates, and uses torch and carbon arc cutting.
• Inspects machines and equipment and tests function after assembly.
• Handles pipes, bolts, and sub-assemblies with common tools.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Welding and cutting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Torch

Carbon arc cutting

Job description

TTX Company seeks a Production Mechanic to repair, modify and upgrade rail cars. Rebuilds car components and performs welding, fabrication, and cutting using hand tools and power tools. Reads blueprints and test specs to ensure proper operation and safety.

The role demands standing for long hours, lifting heavy parts, and working with welding fumes. A welding test is required, with emphasis on accuracy and planning.