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Sasser, Inc. · 3 months ago

Mechanical Railcar Repair Technician 2

East Chicago, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Sasser Family Companies is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago, focusing on employee empowerment and growth. The Mechanical Railcar Repair Technician 2 is responsible for the repair of various types of railcars, requiring certification in welding and adherence to safety and operational standards.

Asset ManagementRailroadTransportation

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Successfully complete, perform, and maintain the Mechanical Railcar Repair Technician 1 job functions

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Meet the requirements and pass CFRS’ welding procedures (3/4" plate - all position FCAW). Qualification consists of successfully passing FCAW T2 thickness – all position

Knowledge of AAR Job Codes and associated data field requirements

Properly use AAR Rule 1 and various inspection gages

Perform trouble-shooting diagnostics based on defect symptoms reported

Documented training to set up and operate or drive equipment such as, but not limited to: forklift, man lift, crane, back hoe, skid loader, hoist or hydraulic boom

Successfully complete this positions 'Education/Formal Training' requirements

Wear PPE in appropriate areas

Qualification

Welding certificationAAR Job Codes knowledgeHeavy equipment operationMicrosoft Office SuiteCustomer serviceMathematical skillsReasoning skillsTeam playerEffective communicationEffective listening

Required

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Successfully pass the following courses with an 80% or higher score coordinated by CF Rail Management: AAR Interchange Rules, Freight Car Inspection Overview, Basics of Railroad Wheels, FRA Railroad Safety Appliance Standards (Condensed Course) Coupler & Draft Systems course, Guide to Freight Car Trucks course, Body and Truck Side Bearing Gaging and Adjustment Course

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suit and BRC generation software/ shop operating system

Ability to deliver high level of customer service via phone and face to face interaction

Team player

Effective listening skills

Highly effective communication skills verbally and in writing

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations in English language

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Ability to operate welding equipment

Ability to operate electrical and pneumatic tools

Ability to operate heavy equipment (Cranes, Jacks)

Ability to operate Forklifts, Mobile Service Trucks, Boom Lifts

Medically certified to wear a respirator

Ability to lift, carry, and set up equipment and components that weigh up to 50 lbs

Ability to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, reach, climb, crawl, and crouch in strained and awkward positions for prolonged periods of time at various heights up to 20 feet