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Guardian Rail · 2 months ago

Railcar Repair Technician Lead

Globe, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Cathcart Rail, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is a leading freight rail services and transportation company. They are currently seeking an experienced journeyman/carman lead technician to perform railcar repairs and provide oversight to colleagues, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

RailroadTransportation

Responsibilities

Perform railcar repairs in compliance with FRA and AAR interchange rules and provide oversight to colleagues performing similar work

Conduct pre and post inspection of all assigned railcars

Comply fully with all safety protocols including in house and OSHA rules, and ensure all colleagues are doing the same

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 Cathcart Rail, OSHA, and environmental rules and regulations

Follow written and verbal directions and provide similar directions to others on the team

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 and help less senior members of the team perform similar tasks

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 and assist less senior members of the team perform similar tasks

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 and train others to do so safely

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

Train, instruct and mentor others in all aspects of railcar repair

Provide occasional direct supervision in the absence of a Supervisor or Manager

Qualification

Rail industry experienceWelding certificationRailcar inspectionLeadership competenciesSafety protocols complianceTroubleshootingMechanical skillsTeamworkMentorship

Required

Minimum of three years of rail industry experience including inspection, repair and maintenance in accordance with FRA standards

Safety and quality mindset

Enjoy hands-on work in year-round outdoor conditions

Leadership competencies to train and mentor others

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum of three years of experience in the rail industry or a similar industrial environment

Skilled at railcar inspection, troubleshooting and repair

Welding certification

Demonstrated ability to serve in a lead capacity, providing training, mentorship and guidance to less senior members of the team

Company

Guardian Rail

Guardian Rail is a leading freight rail services and transportation company, providing trusted, nationwide rail solutions with a focus on safety, reliability, and client care.

Founded in 2015

Bucyrus, Ohio, USA

501-1000 employees