Welder/ Car Repairman Geismar

Union Tank Car Company is seeking both qualified welders and applicants wanting to train to become a certified* welder at our full-service rail tank car repair shop in Geismar. *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.

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.
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• 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*
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• 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

Environmental Conditions*
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• 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…
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• Tuition reimbursement program
• 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

Legally can work in US now & future without sponsorship (preferred)*
Work Location:
We are an equal opportunity workplace (EEOC)
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Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location