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Job Title: Railcar Technician
Location: Eddyville, IA

Job Summary:
This person will work with our team of railcar technicians to install and repair Shur-Co   cover systems on customer railcars. The majority of this work will be performed outside, summer and winter, in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions. Job functions include installation and removal of large components, welding, grinding, hammering, riveting and similar operations. Work is typically done on elevated platforms, wearing PPE and fall protection. Five to ten hours per week of overtime is typical. Weekend work is typically not required. Travel to remote customer locations is occasionally required.

Railcar Technician I – Entry Level
Responsibilities:

• Ability to work with hands for long periods of time
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Follow all Shur-Co and customer safety rules and directions to perform railcar repairs safely.
• Complete all required training and certifications required by Shur-Co and our customers.
• Remove, repair and install cover system components on railcars using common hand and power tools.
• Perform repair and maintenance tasks to maintain Shur-Co and customer owned equipment.
• With proper training, operate equipment such as forklifts, man lifts, trucks, tractors, railcar movers, welding equipment, augers, generators, conveyor belts and vacuum systems.
• Perform non-standard maintenance and support functions when requested by customers.
• Unload parts shipments from trucks and store the inventory in designated locations.
• Participate in cycle count and physical inventory functions.
• Travel to various customer locations to repair and service railcar cover systems.
• Work occasional overtime of up to 6 hours per day or weekends.
• Provide a high level of attention to detail and focus on a given task.
• Follow all company rules and policies.
• Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Assemble items as instructed by Supervisor
• Display the ability to be coached and learn new skills
• Display the ability to organize materials in their designated locations
• Dependable work ethics and punctual attendance are essential to the success of the job

Railcar Technician II – Skilled Level
Responsibilities:

• Must meet all level I requirements
• Safely operate skytrak
• Safely operate shuttle wagons
• Ability to install the entire tarping system
• Ability to stick weld
• Ability to train employees
• Knowledge of the mill to perform repairs necessary inside
• Willing to obtain a CDL per business needs

Railcar Technician III – Advanced Level
Responsibilities:

• Must meet all level 1 requirements
• Must meet all level 2 requirements
• Comfortable giving direction and or leading Peers.
• Shows interest in learning additional skills.
• Shows good decision-making skills without supervision.
• Great people skills
• Ability to accurately count items and determine when more will be needed
• Ability to read and understand documents (LifeSaver, BOL, BBS, ERGO, PTB, Etc.)

Railcar Technician – Lead Position
Responsibilities:

• Must meet all level 1 requirements
• Must meet all level 2 requirements
• Must meet all level 3 requirements
• Exhibits strong potential for advancement into a leadership role within the company. Possesses at least 4 of the below skills and has the ability to be trained/coached in further leadership skills. Skill set includes:
• Clear and Direct Communication: They consistently communicate instructions and information effectively, ensuring team clarity.
• Active Listening: They demonstrate openness to feedback and make efforts to incorporate suggestions, fostering continuous improvement.
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: They think quickly and critically to resolve unexpected issues and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Technical Expertise: They possess a solid understanding of the manufacturing processes within their department, enabling them to provide informed guidance.
• Team Trust and Influence: They have built trust among their peers, which is essential for motivating and leading teams. 
• Proactive Time Management: They manage their tasks efficiently and take initiative by seeking additional work when their responsibilities are complete.
• Safety Awareness: They consistently prioritize and promote a safe working environment.
• Quality Focus: They ensure that standards are consistently met, maintaining high product and process quality.
• Ability and willingness to cross train department employees and new employees.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attendance and dependability by consistently reporting to work on time and completing assigned tasks accurately. They must be able to maintain a clean and organized work environment, follow all company policies and procedures, and apply a high level of attention to detail and focus. The ability to work collaboratively with team members to support productivity and operational efficiency is also essential.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Certifications

Must be able to pass forklift certification test and drive a forklift.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• The employee is occasionally required to sit. 
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical assemblies; fumes or airborne particles, loud noises, winter and summer extreme temperatures and conditions, working at heights with fall protection, welding fumes and UV radiation, exposed sharp metal edges, and other potentially dangerous outdoor service conditions. This work requires use of full PPE including safety glasses, hard hat, hearing protection, steel toe boots, cut resistant gloves, and FR clothing. With proper training and PPE, the employee may perform work in confined spaces.

Safety

Follow all safety directives and protocols at all times and help identify potential hazards or violations that should be addressed to ensure personnel and facility safety are maintained. 

Quality

Along with every other member of our team, always be cognizant of overall performance in every aspect of our business and help maintain a constant focus on quality assurance and continuous quality improvement. 

Other Duties as Assigned:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Shur-Co LLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.