Repair Technician I (Welder)

Transco Railway Products, Inc.; Texarkana (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

11 paid holidays a year

Vacation benefits

401k

Job summary

Transco Rail Services is seeking a Repair Technician to perform basic repairs on rail car components in a TEAM environment. You will use pneumatic/hydraulic tools, read blueprints and schematics, and help ensure safe, reliable service across a North American network.

Ideal candidates can lift up to 50 pounds, work in varying weather, and pass drug and physical screenings as part of our safety-focused operations. Training and growth opportunities are available within Marmon Holdings.

Qualifications

• Reads specifications, shop drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
• Works in a TEAM environment with regular attendance.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds with proper technique.
• Pass drug screen and physical as part of safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic repairs on rail car components.
• Utilize a variety of tools to complete repairs per layouts and work orders.
• Collaborate with team to maintain safe, efficient operations.

Skills

Read blueprints/schematics

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Adherence to safety

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Hydraulic tools

Grinders

Jacks

Welders

Cutting torches

Forklifts & Cranes

Job description

Transco Rail Services As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Who We Are:

Transco Rail Services, along with Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) and Procor, delivers full‑service railcar repair and maintenance through a broad North American network of fixed shops and mobile field service teams. Serving freight and tank car fleets across multiple industries, we are committed to safety, compliance, quality, and reliable service.

Job Description:

We are looking for a Repair Technician to provide support to by performing basic repairs. You will repair parts of metal or other weldable materials according to layouts, work orders, blueprints, schematics, and sketches. You will be responsible for performing a variety of rail car repair related tasks and working in a TEAM environment, establishing good working relationships at all levels.

Job Requirements:

• Use a variety of tools and equipment such as pneumatic and hydraulic tools, grinders, jacks, welders, cutting torches, forklifts, and cranes.
• Read specifications, shop drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
• Knowledgeable or willing to learn how to perform air brake test.
• The ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• The ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• The ability to lift 50 pounds with proper body mechanics.
• Ability to work within a teamwork environment with regular and predictable attendance.
• Keep materials area and other work areas clean and orderly and report potential hazards.
• Able to pass drug screen, physical.

What We Offer:

• Benefits after 30 days
• Medical/Dental/Vision with first in class vendors
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Company Paid Benefits:
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Vacation Benefits
• 401k

Don’t worry if you think that you do not meet all the qualifications. The tools, technology, and methodologies we use are constantly changing and we value talent and interest over specific experience. It is the policy of Transco to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all job without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, gender identify, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Welcome to the biggest small business you’ll ever find. Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups—where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. When you work at Marmon, you're advancing our everyday world and beyond. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe. Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies. Work at a place you can stand behind. We show up to win every day, uphold the highest ethical standards, and always look to put each other in the best position to win.