Contract Utlx Welding Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Primary Job Functions

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

• Welds components related to tank cars including tanks, bolsters, underframes, side sills, etc.

• Performs welded repairs byutilizingair arc cutting torch and stick or wire welding equipment.

• Uses hand tools and equipment to chip and grind weld,slagor 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 whenrequired.

• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner andreportspotential hazards.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or the ability to pass a Combined Basic Skills Assessment Test

• Must pass the applicable welding testas prescribed bythe company

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and assembly documents

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

• Ability to work any shift, including overtime, as permitted by the union contract

• Dependable attendance and reliability

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an Industrial Repair or Manufacturing environment.

• Rail industry experience

• Tank car knowledge or experience

Work Environment & Schedule

• Work is performed in an industrial railcar repair environment involves regular exposure to challenging physically demanding and environmental conditions.

• Duties may be performed outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, heat, and noise is common

• Job requires moderate to heavy physical exertion, including lifting, climbing, working at heights, and working in confined spaces

• Must be able to enter tank cars through 20inch manway openings

• Manual dexterity and physical coordination required for tool and equipment operation

• Potential exposure to hazardous materials due to leaks or spills

• Must comply with all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety protocols

• Vision correctable to 20/30 for inspection tasks

• On-site work arrangement: 5 days a week, with overtime as required.

Why Join Our Team?

We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionateindividualswhich is why we offer...

• Competitive wages, with shift differential pay

• 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

Disclaimer

The duties listed above are not intended to limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities or tasks that may be required. Duties and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates willbe requiredto completeadditionaljob-related screening processes aspermittedor 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.