Railcar Repair Lead - Hands-On Supervisor

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

Grand Forks (ND)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cypress Rail Solutions in Grand Forks, ND, is seeking a Foreman to lead railcar repair operations and a team of technicians. This hands-on leadership role plans daily work, assigns repairs, and ensures work meets AAR, FRA, and customer standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in railcar repair, 2+ years in a lead role, and proficiency in FCAW/SMAW/GMAW welding. Strong safety leadership and shop-system experience are required for success in this full-time role.

Qualifications

Five or more years of railcar repair or heavy industrial maintenance.
At least two years in a lead, foreman, or supervisory role.
Knowledge of AAR railcar repair practices and FRA requirements.
Proficiency with welding processes FCAW, SMAW, and GMAW.
Experience with safety programs and PPE.
Ability to read instructions and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

Plan and prioritize daily workloads across repair bays to meet schedule, quality, productivity, and cost expectations.
Assign work orders to technicians and balance skills, workload, and shift resources to maximize efficiency and throughput.
Oversee and perform railcar repairs, including structural and weld repairs, valve and fitting replacement, running gear work, liners, coatings, and tank car leak and pressure testing.
Verify completed repairs and workmanship for compliance with AAR Field and Shop Manuals, FRA regulations, customer specifications, and company requirements.
Model and enforce company safety policies and procedures, including PPE, confined-space requirements, fall protection, hot work, and stop-work authority.
Lead, coach, train, and develop railcar repair technicians while providing regular feedback regarding performance, safety, quality, and productivity.
Coordinate with Inventory and Purchasing to ensure required parts, consumables, equipment, and tools are available and staged to minimize downtime.
Maintain accurate electronic work orders, production records, quality documentation, work status boards, and related shop records.
Facilitate clear shift handoffs and communicate work status, priorities, and outstanding issues.
Identify and escalation potential safety, schedule, quality, staffing, or production concerns before they affect operations.
Monitor labor utilization, repair time, rework, overtime, and other performance measures to support shop productivity.
Maintain an organized work environment and perform other duties as assigned.