Railroad Locomotive

METRO EAST INDUSTRIES, INC.

Locomotive Fabricator / Welder

Duties & Responsibilities: Locomotive Fabricator / Welder

• Removal, fabrication, fitment and welding of locomotive parts, components and structures
• Repair or replace worn mechanical components
• Fabricate, assemble or disassemble manufactured products
• Read blueprints, technical drawings, tape measure
• Read and understand work order and record repairs correctly
• Understand service and repair manuals and apply constraints to repairs and modifications being performed
• Use oxy/fuel torch, arc welding equipment, plasma cutter, and power tools
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with MEI safety policies
• Perform all duties and responsibilities within time standards allowed
• Operate overhead cranes, truck cranes, forklifts, and cutting tools as needed in a safe manner.

Requirements: Locomotive Fabricator / Welder

• Prefer High School Education or GED
• Fabricating and welding experience (.035 MIG)
• Mechanical aptitude
• Read precision instruments and gauges
• 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"
• Work on varied surfaces (concrete floors, gravel, rail car 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
• High physical demand working environment:
• Push/pull up to 200 lbs.
• Carrying up to 100 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26-35

Benefits:

• 401(k) program w/ company match
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Vacation and holiday pay available

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Evening Shift
• Overtime available

Company's website:

About MEI:

Founded in 1990 by the Ortyl family, MEI initially entered the industry with railcar repair service for railroads, leasing companies and private shippers. Our capability was expanded in 1995 by adding a Locomotive Division that provided repair services, both in the shop and in the field, This expansion allowed Metro East Industries to offer an even broader spectrum of services to Class 1 railroads, short line railroads, leasing companies, OEM's and industrial accounts.

As the business progressed, Metro East Industries has continuously upgraded its facilities. Occupying 100 acres in East Saint Louis/Alorton, Illinois, this industry leader has consistently added to and upgraded its two railcar repair shops, its two blasting, painting and lining shops, its locomotive shop, locomotive paint shop and scrapping/reclamation area, along with railcar and locomotive storage yards. Our facility footprint now encompasses over 500,000 square feet of floor space and 30 miles of internal track footage.

After more than 30 years in business, the team has grown to 450 experienced employees, and we are confident our team is the best in the industry. The average employee has 17 years of experience, and we strive to protect each and every one of them. Our safety program involves total employee participation and has kept our team out of harm's way.

Now a third generation family business, we are committed to serving our customers and our employees. We are confident you will find our values of teamwork, efficiency and top notch customer service present in every aspect of our business.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person