Railcar Repairman
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
VLS Environmental Solutions LLC is the recognized industry leader in providing Environmental Solutions to our Industrial and Manufacturing clients. A financially stable company that has experienced significant organic and inorganic growth over the past several years, VLS offers the perks of a big company (competitive pay, great time off packages, and solid benefits, including paid life insurance and a 401(k) match of up to 5%) combined with the collaborative and results-driven culture of a small one.
Job Description Overview:
Under Minimal supervision, repairs railcars per written work order, by replacing, welding and straightening various parts and areas on railcars. Other duties such as track repair, training and NDT testing may be required at times. Must Possess valid drivers license andbe insurable by company insurance
Job Requirements:
- Is safety minded and pushes safety throughout the shop. Ensures all employees are compliant with all safety rules, procedures and regulations.
- Is a qualified welder per VLS welding procedures or can be soon. Able to set welding machine for proper use and welds in all positions. Fits and fabricates materials for cars or special projects. Completes welding on critical jobs such as tank shell material, draft sill and tank attachments.
- Is qualified to weld tank car inserts or cracks and all welds shall consistently pass UT flaw or X-ray.
- Shows ability to supervise and assist in directing employees and work flow.
- Has knowledge and capacity to complete in-process or NDT inspections and paperwork.
- Continuously completes tasks in the specified amount of time.
- Assist supervisor and/or leadman in training and direction of assigned subordinates.
- Removes and fits parts according to regulations and specifications.
- Instructs others in welding techniques and safety.
- Completes welding requirements on critical jobs such as center filler, center sill and draft sill.
- Examines weld for bead size and other specifications.
- Cleans or degreases weld joint or workpiece.
- Repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes.
- Prepares broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces.
- Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter.
- Preheats workpiece with hand torch.
- Positions and clamps workpieces together or assembles them in jig or fixture.
- Tacks assemblies together.
- Safely uses torch for cutting metal.
- Understands and complies with all safety regulations.
- Has a basic understanding of the AAR Field Manual, customer requirements and VLS requirements as the pertain to repairs for both Hoppers and Tanks.
Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location:
Knox
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POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Requirements
- High School Graduate or equivalent
- Basic math, reading comprehension, and writing skills
- Work long hours doing repetitive motions in any weather
- Work occasional weekends
- Dependable
- Manages time effectively
- Must be willing to help out in other departments as needed
- Ability to work independently or as a team
- Must pass a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screening
- Must be authorized to work in the US
SHIFT:
Days
RAIL, WASTE, MARINE, CORPORATE:
POSITION:
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS.
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT:
Non-Exempt
OPEN DATE:
10/3/2023
LOCATION:
IN, Knox
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
VLS Environmental Services is the recognized industry leader in providing Environmental Solutions to our Industrial and Manufacturing clients.? A financially stable company that has experienced significant organic and inorganic growth over the past several years, VLS offers the perks of a big company (competitive pay, great time off packages, and solid benefits, including paid life insurance and a 401(k) match of up to 5%) combined with the collaborative and results-driven culture of a small one.?
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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