Car Repairman

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UTLX is part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings, backed by Berkshire Hathaway. We are committed to making a positive impact on the world, fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best, and providing diverse learning and working opportunities.

Union Tank Car Company is seeking applicants to join our production team at our full‑service rail tank car repair shop in Marion, Ohio. The company’s regulatory, engineering, and commercial expertise make UTLX the preferred source of railcars and services for many customers.

• 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.

• Must have a high‑school diploma, GED, or pass a Combined Basic Skills Test.
• Must pass the applicable welding test as prescribed by the company.
• Must demonstrate job‑related knowledge/shields of reading blueprints and use common shop measuring devices such as straight‑edge rulers, welding gauges, and dial gauges.
• Must complete qualification requirements to perform applicable non‑destructive testing procedures.
• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently both as a member of a team and independently.
• Able to follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and assembly instructions.
• Have analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Safety and quality focused.
• Be available to work any shift, and be dependable and reliable to show up for scheduled work shifts including overtime, as allowed per the union contract.

• 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.
• Some outside work possible; minor cuts and bruises. Must exercise caution in operation of equipment in confined areas.
• Possible exposure to hazardous materials or hazardous waste from leaks or spills of these materials while moving or storing them.

• Competitive wages with shift differential pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company‑paid employee and dependent life insurance.
• Company‑paid disability.
• 401(k) matching.
• Annual safety shoe allowance and prescription safety wear.
• Holiday and vacation pay.
• Marmon employee discount program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee referral bonus program.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job‑related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law, including background check, physical, and drug and alcohol screen.

Pay Range: 30.47

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

It is the policy of UTLX to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Entry level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Railroad Equipment Manufacturing