Repair Supervisor - Off Shift

Union Tank Car Company - UTLX; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Company‑paid life insurance

Company‑paid disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual safety shoe reimbursement

4‑week paid parental leave

Holiday pay

Paid vacation

Marmon employee discount program

Employee assistance program

Employee referral program

Job summary

Union Tank Car Company - UTLX in Altoona, PA seeks a Repair Supervisor to lead repairs of tank cars, ensuring compliance with AAR, DOT, FRA and company standards while promoting our Quality Policy and Responsible Care principles.

The role includes supervising hourly teams, interpreting blueprints, driving safety, accuracy, and on-time production in a disciplined manufacturing environment. Join a company focused on quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in manufacturing, repair, or industrial settings.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and regulatory documents.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a production environment.
• Vision correctable to 20/30 for inspection and quality assurance activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly employees across all phases of railroad car repair to ensure safe, efficient completion.
• Interpret technical drawings and blueprints to ensure accurate repair work.
• Ensure compliance with all AAR, DOT, FRA, and company requirements throughout the repair process.
• Inspect completed work to verify quality and compliance with standards.
• Maintain accountability for the quality of all repairs performed by direct reports.
• Select, train, coach, motivate, and discipline assigned employees.
• Schedule personnel to meet production schedules; monitor work in process.
• Maintain accurate labor reporting and material usage tracking.
• Support continuous improvement by preventing errors and implementing quality initiatives.
• Participate in and support quality programs and Responsible Care initiatives.
• Enforce safety programs and SOPs; address hazardous conditions and prevent injuries.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Technical drawing interpretation

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Vision for inspection

Railroad regulations knowledge

Reading and interpretation of specs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Repair Supervisor

UTLX. As part of Marmon Holdings (backed by Berkshire Hathaway), this role leads repairs of tank cars and other railroad cars, ensuring compliance with AAR, DOT, FRA, and company standards while promoting Union Tank Car’s Quality Policy and Responsible Care principles.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly employees across all phases of railroad car repair to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable standards.
• Interpret technical drawings and blueprints to ensure accurate and proper completion of repair work.
• Ensure compliance with all AAR, DOT, FRA, and company requirements throughout the repair process.
• Inspect completed work to verify quality and conformance to regulatory and company standards.
• Maintain accountability for the quality of all repairs performed by direct reports.
• Select, train, coach, motivate, and discipline assigned employees.
• Monitor work in process and schedule personnel to meet established production schedules whenever possible.
• Perform administrative responsibilities, including accurate labor reporting and material usage tracking.
• Support continuous improvement by preventing errors and implementing departmental and personal quality initiatives.
• Participate in and support quality programs and Responsible Care Management System initiatives.
• Implement and enforce safety programs and SOPs, ensuring hazardous conditions are corrected promptly and proactively preventing employee injuries.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years previous supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing, repair, or industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and regulatory documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a production environment.
• Vision correctable to 20/30 for inspection and quality assurance activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in railroad, tank car repair, or regulated industrial operations.
• Strong working knowledge of AAR, DOT, and FRA rules and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of tank car design, components, and applicable regulations.
• Demonstrated experience implementing quality improvement or safety initiatives.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Industrial railcar repair environment with regular exposure to physically demanding and environmental conditions.
• Duties may be performed outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, heat, and noise is common.
• Job requires moderate to heavy physical exertion, including lifting, climbing, working at heights, and confined spaces.
• Must be able to enter tank cars through 20‑inch manway openings.
• Manual dexterity and physical coordination required for tool and equipment operation.
• Potential exposure to hazardous materials due to leaks or spills.
• Must comply with all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety protocols.
• On‑site work arrangement: 5 days a week, with the ability and availability to work overtime as operational needs require.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement program
• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Company‑paid employee and dependent life insurance
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement
• 4‑week paid parental leave
• Holiday pay
• Paid vacation
• Marmon employee discount program
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program

Pay Range

72,000.00 - 88,000.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by law.