Railcar Repair & Welding Technician

TTX Company; Von Ormy (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental & vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

TTX Company is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to repair, modify, and upgrade railcars in a hands-on, fast-paced environment. You will work with blueprints and specifications, using hand tools and power tools to keep the fleet in peak condition.

The role emphasizes welding and cutting, with a focus on safety, quality work, and adherence to industry standards. Applicants should be prepared for outdoor work, variable shifts, and a physically demanding schedule in Texas.

Qualifications

• Knowledge: mechanical skills.
• Skills: welding and cutting.
• Mental factors: decision-making and reasoning; basic planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, modifies, and upgrades rail cars.
• Rebuilds car components: bolsters, side framers, hitch heads, and box car doors.
• Welds (up to 30% of time), fabricates, and uses cutting torch.
• Performs mechanical labor (frequently - 95% of time).
• Repairs and maintains railcars, according to blueprints and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Welding

Cutting

Tools

Circular saws

Air impacts

Power tools

Job description

TTX Company is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to repair, modify, and upgrade railcars in a hands-on, fast-paced environment. You will work with blueprints and specifications, using hand tools and power tools to keep the fleet in peak condition.

The role emphasizes welding and cutting, with a focus on safety, quality work, and adherence to industry standards. Applicants should be prepared for outdoor work, variable shifts, and a physically demanding schedule in Texas.