Car Repair/Welder II - Altoona

UTLXAs a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse lea ...

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UTLX

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone's empowered to be their best.

Union Tank Car Company is seeking new employees at our full-service rail tank car repair shop in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The Company's regulatory, engineering and commercial expertise make UTLX the preferred source of railcars and services for many of its customers. Owned by the Marmon Group and Berkshire Hathaway, UTLX headquarters is in Chicago's financial district, close to major public transportation hubs. UTLX offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as an opportunity to be a part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm, expertise, growth, and progressive thinking are valued.
 

We are looking for qualified 1st and 3rd shift Welders. Pay range of $27.58-$29.68, with an additional $1.50 per hour when working the 3rd shift. You will perform a variety of tank car repairs according to layouts, work orders, blueprints, schematics, and sketches.  You will utilize various equipment and technology including air arc cutting torches and stick or wire welding, grinding tools, I Pads, etc. 

Primary Job Functions
This is not an exhaustive list and employees in these classifications frequently may be required to perform additional duties. Not all classifications will be required to perform all job functions.

• Welds components related to tank cars including tanks, bolsters, underframes, side sills, etc.
• Performs welded repairs by utilizing air arc cutting torch and stick or wire welding equipment.
• Uses hand tools and equipment to chip and grind weld, slag or spatter.
• Repairs, straightens, removes, reworks car parts, brakes, underframes, center plates, gears, couplers, valves, etc. using various hand and power tools.
• Performs welding and mechanical repairs to tank and hopper cars when required.
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner and reports potential hazards.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Welding experience or education is required.
• Must pass the applicable welding test, as prescribed by the company.
• Must possess a High School Diploma/GED; or have the ability to successfully complete an on-site basic skills assessment.
• Must possess job-related knowledge; for example, ability to follow work instructions on a document, ability to read a ruler and tape measure, ability to use hand tools.
• Must be dependable and maintain good attendance; must have reliable transportation; must be able to work scheduled work shifts including overtime.
• Must be able to successfully complete pre-employment drug & alcohol testing, position-specific examinations, background screening, and education verifications.

Environmental and Working Conditions

• Must be able to enter and work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work from heights equivalent to the top of tank/railcars.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort involved. Lifts and carries necessary equipment to car to perform operation. Climbs, walks, and balances on top of car while welding.
• Possibility of exposure to x-ray radiation hazards.
• Must follow prescribed safety rules to avoid possible injury.
• Uses hand tools and equipment to chip and grind off excess weld slag or spatter.

Why Join Our Team?
We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer...
Tuition reimbursement program

• Medical, dental, vision
• Company-paid employee life insurance
• Company-paid sickness and accident income
• 401k
• Annual safety shoe allowance; prescription safety eyewear provided.
• Holiday pay
• Vacation
• Marmon employee discount program

Legally can work in US now & future without sponsorship (preferred)
Work Location: Altoona, PA
We are an equal opportunity workplace (EEOC)
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Pay Range:

27.58

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to , and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.