Aerotek

Overview

This job is for a Railcar Repairman/Welder in Hollidaysburg, PA, focusing on repairing and maintaining railcars through mechanical work and welding. The role involves working in a heavy industrial environment and performing physically demanding tasks to ensure railcars operate safely and reliably.

Responsibilities

• Perform railcar repairs and maintenance, completing approximately 60% mechanical tasks and 40% welding tasks.
• Work safely around heavy equipment, railcars, and railroad tracks, following all safety procedures.
• Interpret job work orders, blueprints, and schematics to determine required repairs.
• Use mechanical skills to weld, cut, gouge, and assemble components for railcar repair.
• Coordinate and complete all assigned railcar repair tasks accurately and on time.
• Notify personnel of any materials or equipment required to complete job tasks.
• Follow all safety rules and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Ensure all work meets FRA, AAR, and customer quality standards.
• Perform grinding, torch cutting, fabrication, and mechanical assembly.
• Use hand tools, air tools, and other shop equipment to repair railcar components.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues on railcars to determine appropriate repairs.
• Complete any other duties as assigned to support railcar repair activities.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform a wide range of mechanical repairs.
• Ability to weld, with experience in flux core welding preferred.
• Ability to successfully take a flux core weld test.
• Strong knowledge of hand tools, air tools, and related equipment.
• Experience with torch cutting, grinding, and fabrication in an industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and schematics.
• Capability to stand for long periods and lift repetitively.
• Ability to work safely around heavy equipment and railroad tracks.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably involving mechanical work.
• Willingness to learn and build additional knowledge of machines and repair techniques.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

• This is a Contract to Hire position.
• The role is based in a heavy industrial railcar repair facility.
• The job requires working in all weather conditions.