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Railcar Repairman (Carman) - Jacksonville, FL
Railcar Repairman (Carman) - Jacksonville, FLTTX Company • USA, Florida, Jacksonville
Railcar Repairman (Carman) - Jacksonville, FL

Railcar Repairman (Carman) - Jacksonville, FL

TTX Company • USA, Florida, Jacksonville
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Railcar Repairman (Carman)

JOB DESCRIPTION :

  • Repairs, modifies, and upgrades rail cars.
  • Rebuilds car components : bolsters, side framers, hitch heads, and box car doors.
  • Welds (30% of time), fabricates, and uses a cutting torch.
  • Performs mechanical labor (frequently - 95% of time).
  • Repairs and maintains railcars, according to blueprints and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments. Inspects machines and equipment visually by touch, special knowledge, and training, to locate causes of trouble.
  • Operates forklift to move, align, and set in place parts in place.
  • Measures, cuts, and threads pipes and replaces air lines using hand tools.
  • Assembles subassemblies, major components, and equipment. Checks the function to test for proper operation.
  • Repairs broken parts using hand tools and welding equipment.
  • Enters car repair information via electronic keyboard system.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS :

  • Maintains a clean work environment.
  • May set up and operate metalworking tools, such as a welder or grinder.
  • All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
  • PERFORMANCE STANDARDS :

  • Must perform each job to specified time standards.
  • Work must be done to the customer's requirements (AAR, FMO, FRA, TTX, etc., standards).
  • Must comply with all work rules.
  • Must work safely and not cause a threat to the health and safety of oneself and others.
  • MACHINE / EQUIPMENT / TOOLS USED :

  • Circular saw.
  • Air impacts 1 / 2", 3 / 4", 1"; Air grinders 4", 7", 9"; Air or hydraulic portable power pump and ram used regularly.
  • Various hand tools are used frequently.
  • Cutting torch used for cutting frequently; heating torch used while bending regularly; side grinder used for grinding regularly; hoist used for lifting regularly; winch used for pulling regularly.
  • SAFETY EQUIPMENT :

  • Steel-toe shoes, hard hat, earplugs, safety glasses, welding shield, burning goggles, grinding shield, and proper clothing (long-sleeved shirts and long pants while welding).
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

  • Physical abilities (approximate times - vary slightly by location) : standing, hearing, and seeing for 8 or 10 hours; handling for 6 hours; walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and fingering for 5 hours; reaching below waist, twisting, and feeling for 2 hours; sitting, climbing, balancing, crawling, reaching over head, and talking for 1 hour. Frequently : standing, kneeling, stretching, reaching, gripping tools or objects, and bending at the waist.
  • Regularly : walking, crouching, and twisting while standing. Occasionally : sitting, crawling, and twisting while sitting for 1 hour or less.
  • Lifting : car parts from 1-80 lbs. throughout the day (lifting 10-25 lbs. frequently; 25-50 lbs. regularly; over 50 lbs. occasionally).
  • Wrenches weighing up to 10 lbs. to tighten bolts (occasionally - 4 hours).
  • 4. Pulling : 10-25 lbs. frequently; 25-50 lbs. regularly; over 50 lbs. occasionally; carrying 50-75 lbs.

    QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Knowledge : mechanical skills.
  • Skills : welding and cutting.
  • Mental factors : decision-making and reasoning; intermediate (such as determining when parts should be repaired); planning and scheduling - limited; compiling / classifying / gathering information - intermediate; short-term memory - intermediate.
  • WORKING CONDITIONS :

  • Working environment : Requires outdoor work (8 or 10 hours / day; exposure to heat, cold / humidity; working at heights regularly; working around moving machinery occasionally.
  • Environmental Conditions : Exposure to welding and burning fumes, odors, dust, gases, and uncomfortable noises from welding and burning (10 hours / day); working in hot temperatures regularly; working in cold temperatures occasionally; driving automotive equipment occasionally; working with oil and grease regularly; working with vibrations regularly; and working alone occasionally.
  • Hazard Exposure : Mechanical from tools; electrical from welders; and radiant energy from torches frequently (10 hours / day).
  • WORKING SCHEDULE :

  • 8 to 10-hour shifts; work hours and rest days may change regularly.
  • REPORTING RELATIONSHIP :

  • Reports to the line supervisor or work group supervisor.
  • PAY RATE :

  • The pay rate for the Railcar Repairman position begins at $28 / hour. Pay rate is determined based on Carman / Journeyman status.
  • DISCLAIMER :

    Management reserves the right to modify or adjust duties and essential functions at any time based on operational needs.

    The frequency of essential and marginal functions, use of equipment / tools, physical requirements, and working conditions may vary depending on railcar type, weather, and location-specific restrictions. However, all Maintenance Specialists are expected to perform the same core responsibilities. #IND123

    About Us

    TTX Company is a leading provider of railcars and related freight car management services to the North American rail industry. TTX's pool of railcars is ideal for supporting shippers in the intermodal, automotive, paper & forest, metals, machinery, wind energy and other markets where flatcars, boxcars and gondolas are required.

    TTX's generous Total Rewards package includes Paid Time Off, Health, Dental and Vision benefits, and 401(k) with company match. This position participates in Railroad Retirement.

    TTX Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

    About the Team

    What we do :

    Provide reliable, cost effective an innovative railcar solutions for the markets we serve.

  • Ensure an injury-free work place.
  • Build and develop a highly capable team of subject matter experts and leaders at every level in our organization.
  • Bring new product and process innovation to the rail car industry.
  • Continuously improve our products, processes and systems in a cost effective manner by using modern design techniques and data analytics.
  • Achieve, maintain and support cross company alignment with the TTX company mission statement.
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