Inspector

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.

Primary responsibilities and/or essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Performs visual dimensional mechanical and regulatory inspections of railcars and components throughout all stages of the repair and qualification process.
• Research and inspects incoming cars for defects and repairs required in accordance with regulations repair standards project letters and customer specifications.
• Prepares and completes all documentation associated with inspections including Billing Repair Card estimates repair codes labor hours and material estimates.
• Ensures that all identified nonconforming conditions are reported through the appropriate forms checklists and nonconformance reporting system.
• Maintains complete and accurate inspection records and ensures the final car file is compliant and ready for release.
• Reviews shop-floor documentation to ensure completeness accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Identifies repairs and assigns responsibility based on company policies pricing matrices and RBU profitability guidelines.
• Conducts audits to ensure production activities align with applicable standards and requirements.
• Works with production to plan shipments and ensure inspections are completed in a timely manner.
• Verify cars are properly secured marked closed and identified prior to release for interchange.
• Interfaces with railroads lessees outside inspectors and internal departments to resolve inspection findings and expedite the repair process.
• Conduct function specific training with employees
• Perform quality assurance administrative functions as needed including but not limited to: audit participation document control measuring and test equipment root cause corrective action etc.
• Identifies potential claims such as corrosion or loadingrack damage and follows through to resolution.
• Enter pertinent car data into internal and industry regulatory systems including but not limited to: AS400 CRMS MARS Railinc RPI etc.
• Participates in and supports quality initiatives and Responsible Care activities.
• Uses judgment and discretion inspection repair estimation and documentation activities escalating only unusual or unprecedented issues.

Skills/Specifications:

• Ability to communicate technical information verbally and in writing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office AS400 Railsource and applicable electronic systems.
• Working knowledge of AAR and FRA regulations Fleet Repair Standards and company procedures.
• General mechanical aptitude and ability to use industry gauges (including AAR Rule 1 gages) test equipment weld inspection tools and dimensional inspection tools.
• Ability to interpret standards drawings regulations repair instructions and specifications.
• Ability to climb ladders up to 14 feet bend crawl squat kneel and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to enter tank cars through manways 1820 inches in diameter.
• Ability to tolerate heights confined spaces and inclement weather.
• Ability to wear PPE: safety shoes hard hats respirators harnesses earplugs and safety glasses.
• Near visual acuity correctable to a J2onaMcKesson Jaeger Eye Chart
• Stamina to work across large shop areas and recognize danger signals to ensure safety.

The incumbent works to epitomize UTLX/PROXs Quality Policy and ensures that subordinates work always meet internal and external customer expectations by fully applying himself/herself and seeing to it that subordinates apply themselves to the task involved preventing errors and implementing personal and departmental quality improvement addition the incumbent is required to understand the Responsible Care Management System and actively participate in activities outlined therein.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 35 years of relevant railcar repair inspection or manufacturing experience.
• NDT Visual Testing (VT) Level II Certification per AAR M1002 Appendix T or equivalent ASNT/ISO standards. Or ability to obtain within 3 months of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of AAR Office and Field Manuals as well as AAR FRA regulations tank car design and inspection procedures.
• Knowledge of railcar components airbrakes corrosion welding coatings nondestructive testing service equipment and interior railcar & coating inspection requirements.
• Working knowledge of computer systems including AS400 Microsoft Office and electronic repair documentation platforms.
• Completion of basic Microsoft Excel and Word training courses.
• Additional certifications such as AWS CWI AMPP Coating Inspector or ASQ Quality Inspector/Technician.
• NDT Level II ACFM MT PT UTT RVI IR & UT Certifications

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
• Day 1 Medical dental vision
• Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
• Company-paid sickness and accident income
• 401k with a generous company match
• 4 - Week Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday pay
• Vacation
• Marmon employee discount program

Disclaimer:

Please note the duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employees normal line of work. Duties and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay Range:

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.