Welding Helper

Union Tank Car Company - UTLX; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k matching

Job summary

UTLX, part of Marmon Holdings backed by Berkshire Hathaway, seeks a Carman Helper to support skilled railcar repair and maintenance in a demanding outdoor environment. You will perform hands-on tasks, follow safety procedures, and assist with various shop activities using industrial tools.

On-site five days a week with overtime as required, this role emphasizes reliability, safety awareness, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or ability to pass Combined Basic Skills Assessment Test.

Responsibilities

• Assists plant production personnel performing car repair work involving burning, fitting, grinding, blasting, and painting.
• Operates pneumatic and hydraulic tools, jacks, cutting torches, cranes and forklifts.
• Performs tasks such as changing gaskets, hoses, valves, repairing piping, and pipe fitting.
• Acts as a safety watch for tank car entry and reports hazards.
• Maintains area in a neat and orderly manner and follows safety procedures.

Skills

Rail industry experience

Mechanically inclined

Lean manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma, GED

Job description

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.

Position Summary

A Carman Helper assists skilled labor in railcar repair and maintenance by performing hands‑on tasks using industrial tools and equipment, supporting safe operations, and working in physically demanding outdoor and industrial environments while following strict safety procedures.

Primary responsibilities and/or essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting various plant production personnel performing car repair work involving burning, fitting, grinding, blasting, and painting.
• Using a variety of tools and equipment including but not limited to pneumatic and hydraulic tools, jacks, cutting torches, cranes and forklifts proficiently.
• Completing tasks that may include changing gaskets, hoses, valves, repairing piping, and pipe fitting.
• Acting as a safety watch for tank car entry.
• Maintaining area in a neat and orderly manner and reporting work hazards.
• Ability to understand and follow UTLX operating procedures and policies based on safety and field training.
• Job related knowledge of measuring devices such as rulers.
• Understanding of weight volume, and other units of measurements.
• Able to follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
• Dependable and reliable to show up for scheduled work shifts.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or ability to pass a Combined Basic Skills Assessment Test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Rail industry experience
• Mechanically inclined
• Experience in a lean manufacturing environment

Work Environment & Schedule

• The Carman Helper position is performed in an industrial railcar repair environment and involves regular exposure to challenging physical and environmental conditions.
• Work is frequently conducted outdoors and may require extended periods in varying weather conditions.
• Employees are exposed to dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, heat, and noise associated with manufacturing and repair operations.
• The role requires moderate to heavy physical exertion, including lifting and carrying materials, climbing in and out of railcars, equipment, and crane cabs, and working in confined spaces.
• Mechanical aids such as cranes and other powered equipment are routinely used to position heavy objects.
• Manual dexterity and physical coordination are necessary to operate tools, control levers, and safety equipment.
• Employees may experience minor cuts, bruises, or other risks typical of an industrial setting and must maintain constant awareness to safely operate equipment, particularly in confined or elevated areas.
• There is potential exposure to hazardous materials due to leaks or spills.
• Must be willing and able to work in a manufacturing/repair environment, complying with all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety protocols
• On‑site work arrangement: 5 days a week, with overtime as required.

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Please note the duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work. Duties, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay Range

25.74

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

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.