Railcar Fabricator

2 weeks ago

Alliance, Nebraska, United States Progress Rail Services Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Railcar Fabricator to join our team at Progress Rail Services. As a key member of our fabrication team, you will be responsible for the removal, fabrication, fitment, and welding of railcar parts, components, and structures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Repair or replace worn mechanical components
  • Fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products
  • Read blueprints, technical drawings, and tape measures
  • Read and understand work orders and record repairs correctly
  • Understand service and repair manuals and apply constraints to repairs and modifications being performed
  • Use oxy/fuel torches, arc welding equipment, and power tools
  • Apply decals, stenciling, and touch-up painting on railcars
  • Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with PRS safety policies
  • Perform all duties and responsibilities within time standards allowed
Requirements
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Read precision instruments and gauges
  • Work from blueprints and technical drawings
  • Capable use of hand and power tools, including pneumatic tools, cutting torches, and welding machines
  • Work around and operate overhead cranes and mobile equipment
  • Work from heights over 6 inches
  • Work on varied surfaces (concrete floors, gravel, railcar floors)
  • Constant standing, walking
  • Frequent bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, squatting, overhead reaching, climbing ladders
  • Frequent work below waist level and above shoulder level
  • Confined space work
  • Push/pull up to 50 pounds
  • Carrying up to 50 pounds
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Supplemental accident, critical care, and hospital insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time-off (PTO)
  • Employee assistance plan
  • Education assistance program
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Site-specific production and incentive plans
  • Site-specific step and skill level wage adjustment plans
  • Site-specific relocation and sign-on bonus programs