CRRC SIFANG AMERICA INCORPORATED (CRRC) is a passenger railcar manufacturer in Chicago Illinois. The passenger railcar manufacturing process includes 2 bargainedfor work disciplines: assembly and electrical.
The instant job description relates specifically to assembly work during the production of passenger railcars.
Summary
Assembly Workers are separated into 4 classifications/categories namely Entry Level Tier 1 Tier 2 and Tier 3. As specified below said classifications are separated by among other considerations skill sets experience and proficiency.
In general Assembly Workers are responsible for installing assembling and modifying components on railcars while following drawings procedures and other written documentation instructions directives and protocols.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Interpreting and using drawings process procedures and other written documentation to prepare materials and tools and to complete assembly of components;
- Drilling tapping torquing tape measure and sealing stainless steel components and assembling them on railcars;
- Installing mechanical equipment on railcars;
- Connecting hydraulic pipes and hoses on railcars and bogies;
- Operating heavy machinery mobile equipment and test device(s) to perform tests move railcars and heavy equipment as required;
- Completing paperwork such as quality confirmation forms as required in the process;
- Following all safety protocols and company policies and procedures;
- Maintaining a neat clean and organized work area; and
- Performing other tasks as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Competencies and Characteristics
To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies and have the following characteristics:
- Have the ability to work in a safe fashion
- Have the ability to produce a quality product
- Have great handeye coordination
- Have a technical aptitude (of varying degrees depending on classification)
- Have the ability to bring value to the assigned project and to CRRC as a whole
- Have the ability to troubleshoot as necessary
- Have the ability to collaborate and coordinate with coworkers supervisors managers and executive personnel in the Production Department and in other CRRC Departments
- Have the ability to communicate well with others
- Have the ability to draft documents of varying types
- Have the ability to meet work task and project deadlines
- Have the ability to multitask
- Have the ability to follow instructions properly and accurately
- Have flexibility with respect to the work schedule as warranted by operational/production needs and as permitted by the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Have excellent time management skills
- Have credibility and be trustworthy
Work Environment
Passenger railcar production facility with mobile equipment heavy machinery and high voltages
Physical Demands
Ability to lift 40 lbs.
Ability to climb bend stoop kneel
- Ability to stand for an 8hour shift
- Ability to step up and bend down inside or under a railcar
- Ability to remain in one position for a long period of time
- Ability to perform work in tight spaces with difficult access
Required Education and Experience
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints or ability to efficiently and effectively learn this part of the job if applying for an Entry Level Assembly Worker position
- Ability to use basic hand pneumatic and power tools such as torque wrench drill and tapper
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to read write and communicate in English
- High School Diploma or GED highly preferred
Depending on job classification varying levels of assembly work experience preferably in a fastpaced manufacturing setting:
Entry Level classification: entry level with no prior relevant work experience required
For Entry Level candidates: basic knowledge and handson skills with willingness and ability to be trained to do assembly work on and related to passenger railcars with regular supervision
Tier 1 classification: some relevant prior work experience and proficiency required
For Tier 1 candidates: working knowledge and handson skills with some relevant job experience in order to be able to complete basic tasks and undertake intermediate tasks with supervision and additional training OR having the foregoing knowledge and skills with work experience as an Assembly Worker (Entry Level) during Phase I and/or Phase II production at CRRC
Tier 2 classification: more advanced relevant prior work experience and proficiency required
For Tier 2 candidates: intermediate level knowledge handson skills proficiency and experience to start and complete tasks without supervision to coordinate and guide less skilled and experienced workers and to assist Tier 3 workers Foremen and Team Leads; demonstrated ability to produce a quality product with minimal abnormalities or reworks OR having the foregoing knowledge and skills with work experience as an Assembly Worker (either Entry Level and/or Tier 1 during Phase I and/or Phase II production at CRRC
Tier 3 classification: very advanced technical skills proficiency and some supervisory experience/skills/capabilities
For Tier 3 candidates: high level knowledge handson skills proficiency and experience to start and complete tasks to train less skilled and experienced workers with relevant tasks and to provide significant assistance to Foremen and Team Leads including oversight of others work; demonstrated ability to consistently produce a highquality product; actual experience with or demonstrated capability to supervise less senior assemblers OR having the foregoing knowledge and skills with work experience as an Assembly Worker (either Entry Level and/or Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 during Phase I and/or Phase II production at CRRC
CRRC is an equal opportunity employer and 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.
Salary Range: $18.91 $29.03/hour
Benefits Include: Medical Dental Vision and Union Pension