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Overview

Silvi Materials is seeking a Railyard Operator/Maintenance Mechanic in Bristol, PA, to perform tasks related to railcar operations and maintenance of production equipment. The company offers a stable work environment with numerous benefits and opportunities for growth since its establishment in 1947.

Responsibilities

  • Start up operations for overhead gantry loading equipment.
  • Coordinate rail car orders and devise loading sequences to meet customer expectations.
  • Instruct incoming deliveries on procedures for off-loading.
  • Maintain accurate inventory of railcar load quantities and records of BoLs.
  • Prepare and execute daily checks of loading equipment and routine checks during operation.
  • Minimize environmental impact of loading equipment.
  • Maintain and use safe practices while handling, maintaining, and operating equipment.
  • Follow procedures and directions as presented by management.
  • Work hours as directed for vessel unloading.
  • Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
  • Operate heavy machinery including front-end loader, forklift, telehandler, and skid-steer.
  • Perform physical labor as directed, lifting up to 50-100lbs.

Requirements

  • Valid Driver's License.
  • At least one year’s experience in industrial maintenance required.
  • Possess a working knowledge of Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems.
  • Experience in steel fabrication and welding highly preferred.
  • Experience in electrical panels and electrical machinery.
  • Experience in the maritime, shipping port, dock, or cement/concrete industry highly preferred.
  • Knowledge of varied types of motors and their operation highly preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals using diagram schematics and parts manual highly preferred.
  • Must have willingness to put in extra hours of work when necessary.
  • Knowledge and experience with safety regulations, i.e. OSHA, MSHA, as they apply to the operation is a plus.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

  • Schedule is Sunday-Thursday (9:00 pm-5:00 am) + Fridays as needed.
  • Location is Bristol, PA.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
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How this job compares in Bristol, PA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Pennsylvania currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$35/hr across 158 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Bristol, PA

Bristol, PA currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 300 other active welding openings from 197 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Bristol, or widen the search to Pennsylvania.

The most active employers in Pennsylvania at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (15), Aerotek (10), and Hanwha Philly Shipyard (8). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Pennsylvania, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Philadelphia at $30/hr and York at $27/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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