Blaster

Union Tank Car Company is seeking applicants to become a member of our production team at our full‑service rail tank car repair shop in Marion, Ohio. Uniting resources under the Marmon Group and Berkshire Hathaway, UTLX offers competitive compensation and benefits, stemming from a culture of pride, growth, and progressive thinking.

• Uses a safety‑approved air gun to remove grit and dust after blasting, removes all protective car coverings, blows trucks and other car parts clean, and inspects the car to ensure it has not been damaged.
• Removes weld spatter, laminations, and sharp edges from inside tank/hopper cars by grinding, and grinds girth weld level on floor when required.
• Vacuum‑sucks the complete interior of a tank car, foils and tapes all stainless steel inside as required.
• Maintains equipment and replenishes supplies.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area and reports potential hazards.

• High school diploma, GED, or pass a Combined Basic Skills Test.
• Experience in machine operation.
• Ability to work efficiently both as a team member and independently.
• Follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
• Read, interpret, and follow documents such as safety rules and operating manuals.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to perform general mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, percentages, and division.
• Safety and quality focused.
• Must be available to work any shift and be dependable and reliable for scheduled shifts, including overtime as per the union contract.

• Lift up to 50 pounds safely and drag blast hose along the railcar.
• Perform physical activities requiring significant arm and leg use, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and material handling.
• May work in confined spaces and at heights exceeding 4 ft. with appropriate PPE and fall protection.
• Requires close mental and visual attention, coordinating manual dexterity with sustained mental focus.

• Competitive wages, with shift differential pay.
• Medical, dental, vision.
• Company‑paid employee and dependent life insurance.
• Company‑paid disability.
• 401(k) matching.
• Annual safety shoe allowance and prescription safety wear.
• Holiday and vacation pay.
• Marmon employee discount program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee referral bonus program.

27.84 per hour.

It is the policy of UTLX to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all job functions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by law.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates must complete background checks, a physical examination, and drug and alcohol screening as required by applicable law.