Car Repairer

Overview

Removal, fabrication, fitment and welding of railcar parts, components and structures.

OFFERING $3,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Req 12085

City Douglas

State Wyoming

• Removal, fabrication, fitment and welding of railcar parts, components and structures;
• Repair or replace worn mechanical components;
• Fabricate, assemble or disassemble manufactured products;
• Read blueprints, technical drawings, tape measure;
• Read and understand work orders and record repairs correctly;
• Understand service and repair manuals and apply constraints to repairs and modifications being performed;
• Use oxy/fuel torch, arc welding equipment and power tools;
• Apply decals, stenciling and touch-up painting on railcars;
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with PRS safety policies;
• Perform all duties and responsibilities within time standards allowed.

• Prefer High School Education or GED.

• Mechanical aptitude;
• Read precision instruments and gauges;
• Work from blueprints and technical drawings;
• Capable use of hand and power tools, including pneumatic tools, cutting torches and welding machines;
• Work around and operate overhead cranes and mobile equipment;
• Work from heights over 6';
• Work on varied surfaces (concrete floors, gravel, rail car floors);
• Constant standing, walking;
• Frequent bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, squatting, overhead reaching, climbing ladders;
• Must be able to push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs.

* Must have a valid drivers license*

• Strength – Be able to push, pull or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Motion – Constant standing and walking;
  Frequent bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, squatting, overhead reaching, climbing ladders;
  Frequent work below waist level and above shoulder level.
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – High noise levels (above 85 decibels).
• Work Environment – Work from heights over 6”;
  Work on varied surfaces (concrete floors, gravel, rail car floors);
  Work around and operate overhead cranes and mobile equipment.
• Emotional Demands – Must be able to work alone and in team setting.
• Safety – This is a safety Sensitive Position. It requires work on and around rails and heavy equipment. This Position requires strict adherence to safety policies (i.e blue flag) and use of all PPE requirements such as hand, head, eye, hand, ear and foot protection.

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
• Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
• Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines. EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Job Category Production - Hourly

PRS Facility Location Bill, WY Freight Car Repair - 084