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UTLX

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Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) is seeking applicants to become a member of our production team at our full-service rail tank car repair shop in Cleveland, Texas. UTLX is a trusted industry leader, recognized for its regulatory, engineering, and commercial expertise, and is the preferred railcar and services provider for many customers nationwide.
Owned by the Marmon Group and Berkshire Hathaway, UTLX is headquartered in Chicago's financial district, near major public transportation hubs. ULTX offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, along with the opportunity to be a part of a collaborative, safety-focused team that values enthusiasm, craftsmanship, professional growth and continuous improvement.

The Valve Specialist is responsible for the construction, repair, testing, and support of tank car valves and fittings. This role is ideal for individuals with mechanical aptitude who are eager to learn a skilled trade through handson, onthejob training in a unionized manufacturing environment. Duties may vary, and employees may be asked to perform additional job functions as needed.
Primary Responsibilities:

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

• Disassemble and assemble fittings on tank cars
• Test tank car, fittings, and valves to detect defects
• Rebuild tank car fittings and valves using specified procedures
• Identify and repair leaks in tank car coils
• Conduct single-car brake test when required
• Fit mechanical parts and subassemblies into machinery or products
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and report potential safety hazards

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, or ability to pass a Combined Basic Skills Assessment Test
• 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
• Valve and fittings 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.

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 employee's normal line of work. Duties and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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, 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.

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...

• Competitive wages with shift differential pay
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance for employees and dependents
• Company-paid disability coverage
• 401k with generous company match
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Holiday and vacation pay
• Marmon employee discount program
• Employee referral bonus program

Pay Range:

26.59

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 careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.