TTX Company

Overview

The Railcar Repairman (Carman) position in Seattle, WA involves repairing, modifying, and upgrading rail cars, including rebuilding components and performing mechanical labor. TTX Company, a leading provider of railcars and related freight car management services, offers a comprehensive benefits package and emphasizes safety and innovation in the railcar industry.

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 checks for proper operation.
• Repairs broken parts using hand tools and welding equipment.
• Enters car repair information via electronic keyboard system.
• Maintains a clean work environment.
• May set up and operate metalworking tools as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of mechanical skills.
• Skills in welding and cutting.
• Intermediate decision-making and reasoning abilities.
• Limited planning and scheduling skills.
• Intermediate ability to compile, classify, and gather information.
• 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 varying temperatures and conditions.
• Reports to the line supervisor or work group supervisor.