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Mobile Repair SupervisorAmerican Industrial Transport - AITX • Sweetwater, TX, US
Mobile Repair Supervisor

Mobile Repair Supervisor

American Industrial Transport - AITX • Sweetwater, TX, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

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Base pay range : $80,000.00 / yr - $90,000.00 / yr

About

American Industrial Transport Inc (AITX) is a privately-owned company based in St. Charles Missouri, providing railcar leasing and repair services to the companies that move the essential assets that power the North American economy.

Job Summary

The general purpose of this position is to supervise various types of railcar repair and location production, focusing on safety and quality. The primary purpose is to guide the Field Supervisors, ensuring scheduled deadlines are met and site KPI targets are maintained, with no safety issues or quality defects. This includes ensuring necessary training is performed prior to work being done.

Job Duties

  • Coordinates, directs, and supervises field supervisors and hourly Team Member's activities.
  • Daily management of field supervisors and mobile Team Members, including work scheduling, safety conformance, training requirements, skill assessment / evaluation, and discipline.
  • Conducts new hire orientation and training.
  • Daily supervision of the repair, maintenance, and qualification of railroad freight / tank cars to ensure compliance with AAR, FRA, and Company standards, regulations, and procedures.
  • Uses knowledge of production methods and procedures and the capabilities of machines and equipment to manage the production and quality of inspection, test, and repair activities.
  • Works closely with Quality Assurance Department to do in-process, AAR / FRA audits, work in progress audits for conformance to AAR and FRA recommended practices and regulations, as well as customer and company quality standards.
  • Administers discipline and enforces company rules / policies consistently.
  • Attends and / or directs departmental safety, quality, and production meetings.
  • On occasions, will train and monitor the use of proper gauges, blueprints, micrometers, and dial indicators to inspect and measure tolerances and clearances of railroad rolling stock for FRA / AAR compliance, customer specifications and for safety related items.
  • Participates in root-cause investigation of non-conformances, including corrective & preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Recommends promotions and other personnel changes; conducts performance reviews.
  • Knows and understands performance metrics and how to properly research and report on the information.
  • Performs customer / site orientations as needed and instructed in a timely manner.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Experience and Education

  • High School degree
  • Minimum of 5 years of management or supervisor experience, preferably in contract rail car repair with a background of inspection, test, and repair experience.
  • Knowledgeable of the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) regulations governing the inspection and test of rail cars, the Field Manual and the Association of American Railroads Interchange Rules and Recommended practices (CIII).
  • Familiar with welding, cutting, fabrication, non-destructive examinations, storage, handling and material identification.
  • Some inspection certifications may be required per site requirements (NDT, CWI, etc.).
  • Physical Environment and Abilities

    Physical Abilities

    Stand – continuously

    Walk – continuously

    Sit – occasionally

    Climb – frequently

    Crawl – occasionally

    Squat or kneel – frequently

    Bend – frequently

    Fine Manipulation – occasionally

    Reach Outward – frequently

    Reach above shoulder – occasionally

    Drive – occasionally

    Confined Space Entry – occasionally

    Lift / Carry

    10 lbs or less – consistently

    11 – 20 lbs – frequently

    21 – 50 lbs – occasionally

    51 – 100 lbs – N / A

    Over 100 lbs – N / A

    Push / Pull

    10 lbs or less – consistently

    10 – 20 lbs – frequently

    20 – 50 lbs – occasionally

    51 – 100 lbs – N / A

    Over 100 lbs – N / A

    Notes

    N / A (Not Applicable) – Activity is not applicable to this occupation

    Occasionally – up to 33% of the time

    Frequently – 33% to 66% of the time

    Continuously – more than 66% of the time

    AITX will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

    Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

  • Full-time
  • Job function

  • Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries : Rail Transportation
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