Tank Car Repair Technician I

Guardian Rail; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Guardian Rail is seeking hands-on railcar technicians to inspect and repair railcars at our Maumee, OH facility. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to FRA and AAR standards in year-round outdoor conditions.

Ideal candidates have rail industry or heavy industrial experience, including welding or mechanical assembly. A $1,500 sign-on/retention bonus is offered and compensation is based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or equivalent.
• Industrial/heavy manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read safety rules, procedures and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Perform railcar repairs per FRA and AAR rules.
• Follow Guardian Rail safety procedures.
• Maintain clean, orderly work area per OSHA and environmental rules.
• Assist in disassembly of damaged railcars and tank cars.
• Operate hand and power tools and welding equipment as qualified.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Problem solving

Education

High-school diploma

Tools

Welding equipment

Air arc/plasma cutting

Oxy-fuel welding

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Maumee Repair Services - Maumee, OH 43537 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Not Specified Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Any Job Category: Installation - Maint - Repair Summary Description

Guardian Rail is proud to operate one of the country’s leading freight rail services and transportation companies with a large network of freight and tank car repair facilities, a nationwide network of running repair agents, and a rail services division that operates short line railroads and contract switching and transloading sites.

Incumbents will use mechanical skills to safely inspect and repair railcars to customer and industry specifications. We seek candidates with rail industry or other heavy industrial experience, including welding or mechanical assembly.

We offer a sign on/retention bonus of $1,500, payable over the first 12 months of employment and a competitive pay scale based on skills and relevant experience. Candidates must have a safety and quality mindset and enjoy hands-on work in year-round outdoor conditions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform railcar repairs in compliance with FRA and AAR rules
• Learn and adhere to all Guardian Rail safety procedures
• Keep work area in a clean and orderly manner so as to comply with Guardian Rail, OSHA and environmental rules and regulations
• Follow written and verbal directions
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Possess a thorough understanding of railcar and tank car, components and/or shop work order
• Understand inventory control
• Assist in disassembly of damaged railcars and tank cars
• Apply FRA, AAR Interchange Rules when repairing railcars and tank cars
• Maintain a high level of quality with an understanding of Guardian Rail's Quality Assurance Program.
• Perform repairs such as, but not limited to, basic mechanics, grinding, and touch-up painting and decaling on various types of railcars or tank cars as required
• Set up and operate various hand and power tools such as, but not limited to, air arc, plasma cutting, Huck and welding machines and processes, and oxy fuel operation in heating and cutting processes
• Comply with company's Safety Program by following all in-house and OSHA rules, regulations and procedures
• Comply with company's Quality Program by following all in-house quality processes and procedures and required AAR and FRA rules and regulations as well as any client specific procedures
• Complete documented training to set up and operate or drive equipment such as, but not limited to: forklift, manlift, crane, backhoe, skid loader, hoist or hydraulic boom
• Meet the requirements of AWS D15.1 for freight car and MSRP C-III Appendix R & W for tank car utilizing GMAW (Hard wire), FCAW (Flux Core) and/or SMAW (Stick) welding on carbon steel as well as our internal welding technology training and examination

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience in an industrial or heavy manufacturing environment
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and blueprints
• Must be able to write routine report and correspondence and speak and communicate effectively
• Must possess basic math skills and work and understand simple mathematical concepts
• Must possess reasoning ability to solve practical problems
• Must be able to full pass a fitness-for-duty examination, pre-employment physical, and pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid conditions. The environment requires working in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, in high and low precarious places, as well as in confined spaces.

The work type is best described as heavy, hands-on mechanical work. Work is very physical, and without proper work planning can result in out of position pushing, pulling and lifting. Proper body mechanics, positioning and lifting techniques can be very important. Employees are urged to seek help when needed with heavier tasks, and to use lifting equipment when and where necessary. The positioning of the work being performed can change very frequently.

Various heavier air and electric powered tools such as car jacks, impact wrenches, and grinders are used daily. Work also requires frequent use of hand wrenches, hammers, chisels, socket wrenches, and ladders. Cutting torches are also used, with welding equipment used upon qualification of employee.

• Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, smelling and visual acuity, with color and depth perception
• Ability to work in a confined space
• Required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate