Maintenance Technician

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathawayyoull be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities and fostering a culture where everyones empowered to be their best.

Union Tank Car Company is seeking applicants to become a member of our production team at our full-service rail tank car repair shop in Ville Platte Louisiana. Union Tank Car 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. ULTX offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as an opportunity to be a part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm hard work expertise growth and progressive thinking are all valued.

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.

• Installs inspects repairs replaces adjusts and maintains all repair related and plant support machinery and equipment building facilities related equipment and systems. Evaluates electrical and mechanical problems and repairs per supervisors instructions.
• Works from sketches drawings printed written and oral instructions to install foundations building components piping systems manufacturing machinery and support equipment.
• Fabricates and/or installs ladders guards railings brackets platforms and related items as required for safe and efficient plant operation. Operates plant heating cooling ventilation pumping and compressor systems.
• Installs conduit fittings switches controls and fixtures and wires and connects electrical equipment as required for new installations or replacement of facilities. Dismantles inspects repairs adjusts or replaces faulty parts and wiring on motors generators power distribution and control panels circuit breakers rectifiers electronic devices. Performs work on hot lines as required.
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner and reports work hazards.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma GED or pass a Combined Basic Skills Test
• A general mechanical background in maintenance.
• Must be able to read blueprints and interpret test equipment such as gauges.
• Must be able to pass applicable standardized maintenance tests.
• 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
• Safety and quality focused
• Willingness to wear required PPE at all times and always work safely.
• 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

Environmental & Working Conditions

• Climbs to various heights in order to complete job.
• Exposed to cuts and bruises in handling equipment and tools. Exposed to electrical shock and work in elevated areas requiring considerable care to prevent falls and injury to others.
• Must follow prescribed safety rules to avoid possible injury.

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...

• Competitive wages with shift differential pay
• Day 1 Medical dental vision
• Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
• Company-paid disability
• 401k matching
• Annual safety shoe allowance and prescription safety wear
• Holiday and vacation pay
• Marmon employee discount program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee referral bonus and perfect attendance bonus programs
• Company provided uniforms

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 to include background check physical and drug and alcohol screen.

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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We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical dental vision 401k matching and more!

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email your request to and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.