Railcar Repair Technician: Welding, Fabrication & Upgrades

TTX Company; New Mexico; On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

TTX Company seeks a Railcar Repairman (Carman) to repair, modify, and upgrade rail cars according to blueprints and specifications. You will rebuild bolsters, side framers, hitch heads, and doors, welding and fabricating as needed, and use cutting torches to complete tasks.

Daily duties include mechanical labor, inspecting equipment, operating a forklift, measuring and cutting pipes, assembling subassemblies, and documenting repairs in our electronic system. Safety and accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mechanical systems and railcar components.
• Welding and cutting skills required for repair work.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow specifications.

Responsibilities

• Repair, modify, and upgrade rail cars per specifications.
• Rebuild car components such as bolsters, side framers, hitch heads, and doors.
• Weld, fabricate, and use cutting torches as needed.
• Perform mechanical labor and inspect equipment for faults.
• Operate forklift to move and position parts.
• Measure, cut, and thread pipes; replace air lines.
• Assemble subassemblies and test for proper operation.
• Enter repair information into electronic system.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Welding

Cutting

Tools

Circular saw

Air impacts

Cutting torch

Forklift

Hoist

Job description

TTX Company seeks a Railcar Repairman (Carman) to repair, modify, and upgrade rail cars according to blueprints and specifications. You will rebuild bolsters, side framers, hitch heads, and doors, welding and fabricating as needed, and use cutting torches to complete tasks.

Daily duties include mechanical labor, inspecting equipment, operating a forklift, measuring and cutting pipes, assembling subassemblies, and documenting repairs in our electronic system. Safety and accuracy are essential.