Responsible for the repair of various @types of railcars and/or tank cars. Employee will use mechanical skills to safely inspect and repair railcars to industry and customer specifications. Candidates must have a safety and quality mindset and enjoy hands-on work in year-round outdoor conditions.

**Duties and Responsibilities

WELDING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED***

Perform railcar repairs in compliance with FRA and AAR interchange rules

Conduct pre and post inspection of all assigned railcars

Comply fully with all safety protocols including in house and OSHA rules, regulations and procedures

Comply fully with the Company's quality program by conforming to in-house processes and required AAR and FRA rules and regulations

Keep work area in a clean and orderly manner to comply with Cathcart Rail, OSHA, and environmental rules and regulations

Follow written and verbal directions

Work effectively in a team environment

Possess a thorough understanding of railcar, components, and/or shop work order

Understand inventory control

Assist in disassembly of damaged railcars

Perform repairs such as, but not limited to, basic mechanics, grinding, and touch-up painting and decaling on various @types of railcars or tank cars as required

Set up and operate various hand and power tools such as, but not limited to, air arc, plasma cutting, Huck and welding machines and processes, and oxyfuel operation in heating and cutting processes

Perform interior railcar cleaning

Complete documented training to set up and operate or drive equipment such as, but not limited to: forklift, man-lift, crane, backhoe, skid loader, hoist, or hydraulic boom

Meet the requirements of AWS D15.1 for freight cars utilizing GMAW (Hardwire), FCAW (Flux Core), and/or SMAW (Stick) welding on carbon steel as well as our internal welding technology training and examination

Must be able to work in outdoor environment

The work @type is best described as heavy, hands-on mechanical work. Work is very physical, and without proper work planning can result in out-of-position pushing, pulling, and lifting. Proper body mechanics, positioning, and lifting techniques can be very important. Employees are urged to seek help when needed with heavier tasks and to use lifting equipment when and where necessary. The positioning of the work being performed can change very frequently.

Various heavier air and electric-powered tools such as car jacks, impact wrenches, and grinders are used daily. Work also requires frequent use of hand wrenches, hammers, chisels, socket wrenches, and ladders. Cutting torches are also used with welding equipment upon qualification of the employee.

Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, smelling, and visual acuity, with color and depth perception

Ability to work in a confined space

Required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate

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