Car Repair/Welder
Car Repair/Welder
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24-05-2025
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Union Tank Car Company is seeking new employees at our full-service rail tank car repair shop in Altoona Pennsylvania.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 top-notch team where enthusiasm expertise growth and progressive thinking are valued.
We are looking for a qualified off shift Welder. Pay range of $26.78-$28.82 with an additional $1.50 per hour when working the 3rd shift.You will perform a variety of tank car repairs according to layouts work orders blueprints schematics and sketches. You will utilize various equipment and technology including air arc cutting torches and stick or wire welding grinding tools I Pads etc.
Primary Job Functions
This is not an exhaustive list and employees in these classifications frequently may be required to perform additional duties. Not all classifications will be required to perform all job functions.
This is not an exhaustive list and employees in these classifications frequently may be required to perform additional duties. Not all classifications will be required to perform all job functions.
- 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.
Knowledge and Skills Required
- Welding experience or education is required.
- Must pass the applicable welding test as prescribed by the company.
- Must possess a High School Diploma/GED; or have the ability to successfully complete an on-site basic skills assessment.
- Must possess job-related knowledge; for example ability to follow work instructions on a document ability to read a ruler and tape measure ability to use hand tools.
- Must be dependable and maintain good attendance; must have reliable transportation; must be able to work scheduled work shifts including overtime.
- Must be able to successfully complete pre-employment drug & alcohol testing position-specific examinations background screening and education verifications.
Environmental and Working Conditions
- Must be able to enter and work in confined spaces.
- Must be able to work from heights equivalent to the top of tank/railcars.
- 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.
Why Join Our Team
We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer...
Tuition reimbursement program
We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer...
Tuition reimbursement program
- Medical dental vision
- Company-paid employee life insurance
- Company-paid sickness and accident income
- 401k
- Annual safety shoe reimbursement; prescription safety eyewear provided.
- Holiday pay
- Vacation
- Marmon employee discount program
Legally can work in US now & future without sponsorship (preferred)
Work Location: Altoona PA
We are an equal opportunity workplace (EEOC)
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Work Location: Altoona PA
We are an equal opportunity workplace (EEOC)
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Employment Type
Hourly
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