TTX Company

Overview

The Railcar Repairman (Carman) position in Chicago, IL involves repairing, modifying, and upgrading rail cars, as well as performing mechanical labor and operating various tools and equipment. TTX Company, the employer, is a leading provider of railcars and related freight car management services to the North American rail industry.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, modifies, and upgrades rail cars.
• Rebuilds car components such as 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 hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Inspects machines and equipment to locate causes of trouble.
• Operates forklift to move and align parts.
• Measures, cuts, and threads pipes and replaces air lines using hand tools.
• Assembles subassemblies, major components, and equipment, checking 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Mechanical skills.
• Welding and cutting skills.
• Intermediate decision-making and reasoning abilities.
• Limited planning and scheduling abilities.
• Intermediate skills in compiling, classifying, and gathering 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.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including shift work, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must attend a mandatory 4-week training program after hire.