Welder_R64

Union Tank Car Company - UTLX; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Welder to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for welding and fabricating components for tank cars, ensuring safety and quality in all operations. The company offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package. This is an ideal position for someone passionate about craftsmanship and looking to make a meaningful impact in the railroad equipment manufacturing sector.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision

Company-paid life insurance

401k matching

Annual safety shoe allowance

Holiday pay

Vacation

Employee discount program

Qualifications

• Must pass the applicable welding test as prescribed by the company.
• Demonstrate job-related computational knowledge; for example, be able to read a ruler.

Responsibilities

• Welds components related to tank cars including tanks, bolsters, and underframes.
• Performs welded repairs using air arc cutting torch and stick or wire welding equipment.
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner and reports potential hazards.

Skills

Welding

Metal Fabrication

Safety Compliance

Mechanical Repair

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Air Arc Cutting Torch

Stick Welding Equipment

Hand Tools

Power Tools

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UTLX

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.

Responsible for the entire sequence of cutting and welding operations for a wide variety of repair and fabrication work. Aligns and welds components of metal tools, wires, fixtures and other metal products. May utilize different types of welding systems for different tasks. Maintains a safe work area and may train apprentices in the trade.

Who We Are

The Company’s regulatory, engineering and commercial expertise make UTLX the preferred source of railcars and services for many of its customers. Owned by the Marmon Group and Berkshire Hathaway, UTLX headquarters is in Chicago’s financial district, close to major public transportation hubs. UTLX offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as an opportunity to be a part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm, expertise, and progressive thinking are valued. We are looking for a candidate for our 2nd shift. We pay an additional $1.50 per hour for shift differential. Our 2nd shift hours are from M-F, 2:30 pm - 10:30 pm &

Job Responsibilities

This is not an exhaustive list and employees in these classifications frequently may be required to perform additional duties. Not all classifications will be required to perform all job functions.

• 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.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills Required

• Must pass the applicable welding test as prescribed by the company
• Have a High School Diploma or GED
• Demonstrate job related computational knowledge; for example, be able to read a ruler
  
  

Working Conditions

• Moderate to heavy physical effort involved. Lifts and carries necessary equipment to car to perform operation. Climbs, walks, and balances on top of car while welding.
• Possibility of exposure to x-ray radiation hazards.
• Must follow prescribed safety rules to avoid possible injury.
• Uses hand tools and equipment to chip and grind off excess weld slag or spatter.
  
  

Why Join Our Team?

We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer...

• Medical, dental, vision
• Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
• Company-paid sickness and accident income
• 401k matching and pension
• Annual safety shoe allowance
• Holiday pay
• Vacation
• Marmon employee discount program
  
  

It is the policy of UTLX 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Railroad Equipment Manufacturing

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