Job description

Union Tank Car Company is seeking new employees at our full-service rail tank car repair shop in Altoona, Pennsylvania. 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, growth, and progressive thinking are valued.

We are looking for qualified 3rd shift Welders to perform tank car repairs during a Monday-Thursday, 10-hour per day workweek.  You will perform a variety of tank car repairs according to layouts, work orders, blueprints, schematics, and sketches.  You will utilize various equipment and technology including air arc cutting torches and stick or wire welding, grinding tools, I Pads, etc.

Primary Job Functions
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.

• 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

• Must pass the applicable welding test, as prescribed by the company.
• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must possess job-related knowledge; for example, ability to follow work instructions on a document, ability to read a ruler and tape measure, ability to use hand tools.
• Must be dependable and maintain good attendance; must have reliable transportation; must be able to work scheduled work shifts including overtime.
• Welding experience or education is required.
• Must be able to successfully complete pre-employment drug & alcohol testing, position-specific examinations, background screening, and education verifications.

Environmental and Working Conditions

• 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...

• Holiday Pay
• Annual Safety Shoe Reimbursement
• Annual Safety Prescription Eyewear
• Marmon Employee Discount Program
• Company Paid Sickness and Accident Income
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Vacation

Legally can work in US now & future without sponsorship (preferred)
Work Location: Altoona, PA
We are an equal opportunity workplace (EEOC)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.80 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• Night shift

Work setting:

• Warehouse

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Altoona, PA 16601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Welding: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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