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Guardian Rail · 1 month ago

Railcar Repair Technician 1

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Guardian Rail, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is a leading freight rail services and transportation company. The Railcar Repair Technician will use mechanical skills to inspect and repair railcars to customer and industry specifications, ensuring compliance with safety and quality protocols.

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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

Qualification

Railcar repairWelding GMAWWelding FCAWWelding SMAWMechanical knowledgeHandPower toolsBasic math skillsSafety protocolsTeamworkProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

High-school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

Prior experience as a Carman or Railcar Repair Technician highly desirable

Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and blueprints

Must possess basic mechanical knowledge and experience with hand & power tools, including heavier air and electric powered tools and cutting torches

Must enjoy outdoor, physical, hands on work with frequent standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling and lifting required

Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence and speak and communicate effectively

Must possess basic math skills and work and understand simple mathematical concepts

Must possess reasoning ability to solve practical problems

Must be able to fully pass the fitness-for-duty examination, pre-employment physical, and pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings

Preferred

Certified E7018 welder

Benefits

Sign on/retention bonus of $1,500, payable over the first 12 months of employment

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