Railcar Repair Technician

Location: Indianapolis

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JRRailserve

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.

The Repair Technician is responsible for all aspects of railcar repair and maintenance. The Technician must be able to read and understand blueprints, make car repairs in compliance with FRA & AAR rules and keep good repair records. They must follow all company guidelines and safety rules when performing duties.
Primary responsibilities and/or essential functions include, but are not limited to:
** Pay rate based on experience. This is an FRA regulated site and a driver's license is required.
** We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer...
* Medical, dental, vision
* Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
* Company-paid sickness and accident income
* 401k matching
* Annual safety shoe reimbursement
* Prescription safety wear
* Holiday pay
* Vacation* Marmon employee discount program
** Who we Are
** Railserve is a leading provider of in-plant rail switching, transloading, and material handling services — operating at over 75 locations in North America. We use our own locomotives and employees to safely move railcars within industrial, manufacturing and production plants. But we're not just rail car movers; we also provide a number of other services which include: rail car loading, rail car unloading, track maintenance, inspection or repair and many others.

Railserve is also a member company of The Marmon Group, a global organization comprised of three autonomous companies consisting of more than 175 independent manufacturing and service businesses. Marmon is part of Berkshire Hathaway, one of the world's largest, most successful, and best respected companies.
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* Schedule:

** 8:30 am-4:30 pm
** Pay:
** Starting at $25.00 an hour
** SKILLS/SPECIFICATIONS
*** Responsible for repairing or replacing defective or worn parts such as valves, hatch covers, components, and gates using hand tools, torque wrenches, power tools, and welding equipment.
* Maintain a clean workspace and follow tooling requirements.
* Test for operability before and after repairs.
* Record conditions of cars, and repair and maintenance work performed or to be performed.
* Remove car mechanical units, or other components, using pneumatic hoists and jacks, pinch bars, hand tools, and cutting torches.
* Inspect components such as bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if repairs are needed.
* Adjust repaired or replaced units as needed to ensure proper operation.
* Perform scheduled maintenance, and clean units and components.
* Repair, fabricate, and install steel or wood fittings, using blueprints, shop sketches, and instruction manuals.
* Repair and maintain braking systems.
* Align car sides for installation of car ends and crossties, using width gauges, turnbuckles, and wrenches.
* Replace defective insulation.
* Other duties and projects as assigned by the Repair Manager, Repair Supervisor or Team Leader.
** EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS
*** High School diploma or GED.
* Ability to read and comprehend basic drawings and perform basic math skills (adding/subtraction).
** OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED
*** Dependable. Meets standards of punctuality and attendance.
* Valid Driver's license
* Mechanically inclined and willingness to learn different tasks.
* Complies with all safety rules and procedures.
* Industry knowledge of AAR and FRA rules, and Tank Car Maintenance Regulations;
Knowledge of current regulatory requirements (e.g., AAR MSRP, M-1002, Section C, Part III, HM201);
Knowledge of FRA regulations,…