Railcar Valve Technician - Precision Assembly & Repair

Cypress Rail Solutions LLC; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress Rail Solutions is hiring Heavy Assemblers (Railcar Repair Technicians) to support maintenance and repair operations on tank cars and rail components in Omaha, NE. This full-time technical role offers hands-on work with valves, fittings, and mechanical assemblies, with on-the-job training.

You will inspect, repair, and install parts, read basic drawings, use torque wrenches and gauges, and work safely in a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 0–1 year mechanical repair experience preferred (shop, auto, equipment, or manufacturing).
• Read basic drawings/specs and work instructions; basic math and measurement.
• Use hand/power tools, torque wrenches, calipers, gauges; trainable on test equipment.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to pass company screenings.
• Safety: PPE, LOTO, and boundaries; completes near miss reporting.
• Quality: follows instructions; checks work; maintain high first pass yield.

Responsibilities

• Assist with valve removal/installation under guidance.
• Perform basic inspection, cleaning, and parts preparation per work instructions.
• Support pressure/leak tests using calibrated fixtures and document results.
• Maintain tooling, test benches, and work area; stage parts and consumables.
• Complete work orders, measurements, and part traceability accurately and on time.
• Follow safety, environmental, and quality procedures; use PPE; escape nonconformances.
• Follow Cypress safety, environmental, and quality policies and supervisor instructions.
• Complete required training and maintain role-required authorizations or qualifications.
• Complete OJT for valve families, torque procedures, leak testing, and documentation.
• Demonstrate consistent first-pass yield and on-time travelers for Valve Tech II.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Basic assembly/disassembly

On-time completion

Part identification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Job description

Cypress Rail Solutions is hiring Heavy Assemblers (Railcar Repair Technicians) to support maintenance and repair operations on tank cars and rail components in Omaha, NE. This full-time technical role offers hands-on work with valves, fittings, and mechanical assemblies, with on-the-job training.

You will inspect, repair, and install parts, read basic drawings, use torque wrenches and gauges, and work safely in a team-focused environment.