Tank Car Weld Technician II

Union Tank Car Company; Cleveland (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Tank Car Company in Cleveland, Texas, is seeking a Car Repairman to perform welding and mechanical repairs on tank and hopper cars, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance in a demanding industrial environment.

Welds components, uses air arc cutting torch and welding equipment, and repairs car parts with hand and power tools. Requires strong mechanical aptitude, teamwork, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, or ability to pass a Combined Basic Skills Assessment Test.
• Must pass the applicable welding test as prescribed by the company
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and assembly documents
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work any shift, including overtime, as permitted by the union contract
• Dependable attendance and reliability

Responsibilities

• Welds components related to tank cars including tanks, bolsters, underframes, side sills, etc.
• Performs welded repairs by utilizing air arc cutting torch and stick or wire welding equipment.
• Uses hand tools and equipment to chip and grind weld, slag or spatter.
• Repairs, straightens, removes, reworks car parts, brakes, underframes, center plates, gears, couplers, valves, etc. using various hand and power tools.
• Performs welding and mechanical repairs to tank and hopper cars when required.
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner and reports potential hazards.

Skills

Welding

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety rules reading

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Welding equipment

Air arc torch

Stick/wire welding

Job description

Union Tank Car Company in Cleveland, Texas, is seeking a Car Repairman to perform welding and mechanical repairs on tank and hopper cars, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance in a demanding industrial environment.

Welds components, uses air arc cutting torch and welding equipment, and repairs car parts with hand and power tools. Requires strong mechanical aptitude, teamwork, and attention to detail.