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Immediate openings - Railcar Repairman

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Job Description :  We are seeking a dedicated Railcar Repairman to join our team. This role involves performing 60% mechanical work and 40% welding work to repair rail cars. The job is physically demanding and requires working in a dirty environment. While flux core welding experience is preferred, we provide training for those who need it. A weld test will be conducted to assess skills and training needs.

Responsibilities:

• Safely work around heavy equipment, railcars, and railroad tracks.

• Coordinate and complete all railcar repairs and maintenance.

• Interpret job work orders and follow blueprints/schematics to perform required repairs.

• Utilize basic mechanical skills and knowledge of machines and tools to weld, cut, and gouge.

• Notify supervisors of any materials and/or equipment required to complete job tasks.

• Follow all safety rules, maintain a clean work area, and comply with all Environmental, Health, and Safety policies.

• Ensure FRA, AAR, and customer quality standards are met.

• Perform any other duties as assigned to complete tasks.

Essential Skills:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and welding ability.

• Knowledge of hand tools, air tools, etc.

• Experience with torch cutting and flux core welding preferred.

• Ability to stand for long periods and lift repetitively throughout the day.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with mechanical or railcar work.

• Proficiency in grinding, using air tools, hand tools, mechanical assembly, and fabrication.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Ability to take and pass a flux core weld test to determine training needs.

Why Work Here?

• Overtime availability

• Yearly boot reimbursement

• Safety glasses reimbursement

• Competitive pay and excellent benefits package

Work Environment:

• Must be able to work in all conditions, including very hot summers and very cold winters.

• The environment is very dirty and heavy industrial, requiring work in a demanding physical setting.

Job Type & Location:

• Contract to Hire position based in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hollidaysburg,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.