Grinder
Grinder
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24-04-2025
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Job Description
Union Tank Car Company is seeking applicants to become a new employee at our fullservice rail tank car repair shop in Altoona Pennsylvania to assist in various departments as needed by plant production.The Companys 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 Chicagos 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 topnotch team where enthusiasm expertise and progressive thinking are valued.
We are looking for a qualified 3rd shift Grinder. Pay range of $24.25$25.25 with an additional $1.50 per hour when working 3rd shift.Training for this position will take place on 1st shift 4:00am12:30pm). You will perform a variety of work and utilize various equipment and technology including air arc cutting torches grinding tools I Pads etc.
Primary Job Functions
Below is a general description of the essential functions of this job. This is not an exhaustive list and employees in these classifications frequently may be required to perform additional all classifications will be required to perform all job functions.
- Prepares the interior or exterior surface of the tank or hopper car for coating or lining by removing rust weld slag scale or other foreign contaminants.
- Uses safety approved air gun to remove grit and dust after blasting. Removes all protective coverings blows trucks and other car parts clean and inspects the car to ensure that it has not been damaged.
- Removes all weld splatter laminations and sharp edges from inside tank/hopper cars by grinding. Grinds girth weld level on floor when repaired.
- Vacuums complete interior of tank/hopper car. Foils and tapes all stainless steel inside tank car as required.
- Uses a variety of tools and equipment.
- Acts as a safety watch for tank/hopper car entry.
- Maintains area in a neat and orderly manner and reports work hazards.
Knowledge and Skills Required
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Must be able to demonstrate job related knowledge of measuring devices such as rules.
- Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of weight volume and other units of measurements.
- 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.
- Dependable and reliable to show up for scheduled work shifts including overtime
- Must be able to work any shift
Environmental Conditions
- Exposed to dirt fumes smoke and heat.
- Work outdoors often and be exposed to the elements.
- Physical effort in lifting and carrying materials and attaching rigging devices. Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Moderate physical exertion is required. Positions relatively heavy objects by using a forklift or other mechanical means.
- Manual dexterity in operating control levers and buttons.
- Exposed to dirt fumes smoke and heat.
- Some climbing into and out of vehicles crane cabs etc.
- 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.
Why Join our team
We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hardworking and passionate individuals which is why we offer...
- Medical dental vision
- Companypaid employee life insurance
- Companypaid sickness and accident income
- 401k matching
- Annual safety shoe reimbursement
- Holiday pay
- Vacation
- Marmon employee discount program
- Rewards for anniversaries
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 job without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or sexual orientation gender identify protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law.
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Employment Type
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