TTX Company

Overview

The Railcar Repairman (Carman) position in Elizabeth, NJ involves repairing, modifying, and upgrading rail cars, including rebuilding components and performing mechanical labor. TTX Company is a leading provider of railcars and related freight car management services in North America.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, modifies, and upgrades rail cars.
• Rebuilds car components: bolsters, side framers, hitch heads, and box car doors.
• Welds, fabricates, and uses a cutting torch.
• Performs mechanical labor frequently.
• Repairs and maintains railcars according to blueprints and specifications using various tools.
• Operates forklift to move and align parts.
• Measures, cuts, and threads pipes and replaces air lines.
• Assembles subassemblies and major components, checking for proper operation.
• Repairs broken parts using hand tools and welding equipment.
• Enters car repair information via electronic keyboard system.

Requirements

• Knowledge of mechanical skills.
• Skills in welding and cutting.
• Decision-making and reasoning abilities.
• Intermediate planning and scheduling skills.
• Intermediate short-term memory.

Benefits

• PTO
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k

Additional Information

• 8 to 10-hour shifts; work hours and rest days may change regularly.
• Requires outdoor work with exposure to various environmental conditions.