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Railcar Repair Technician 1

@ Guardian Rail
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Batesville, Arkansas, United States
$22-$29/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Perform repairs, Inspect railcars, Follow safety
Requirements Summary:High school diploma; railcar repair experience preferred; read and interpret safety/maintenance docs; basic mechanical skills; outdoor, physically demanding work; welding certification preferred; good communication; math; problem solving; pass fitness and drug tests.
Technical Tools Mentioned:hand tools, power tools, cutting torches, welding equipment, air arc, plasma cutting, Huck welding machines, oxy-fuel operation
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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.



We currently have Repair Technician positions available in Batesville.  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 relevant skills and experience. 



Responsible for the repair of various types of railcars and/or tank cars.  Incumbents will use mechanical skills to safely inspect and repair railcars to industry and customer specifications.  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 interchange rules

  • Conduct pre and post inspection of all assigned railcars

  • Comply fully with all safety protocols including in house and OSHA rules, regulations and procedures

  • Comply fully with the Company's quality program by conforming to in-house processes and required AAR and FRA rules and regulations

  • Keep work area in a clean and orderly manner 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, components, and/or shop work order

  • Understand inventory control

  • Assist in disassembly of damaged railcars

  • 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 oxyfuel operation in heating and cutting processes

  • Perform interior railcar cleaning

  • Complete documented training to set up and operate or drive equipment such as, but not limited to: forklift, man-lift, crane, backhoe, skid loader, hoist, or hydraulic boom

  • Meet the requirements of AWS D15.1 for freight cars utilizing GMAW (Hardwire), FCAW (Flux Core), and/or SMAW (Stick) welding on carbon steel as well as our internal welding technology training and examination



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