Welder

About the Company

UTLX is a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings, backed by Berkshire Hathaway. You’ll be doing work that matters—leading at every level, winning with a better way, and making a positive impact on the world. We provide diverse learning and working opportunities and foster a culture where everyone is empowered to be their best.

The Company’s regulatory, engineering and commercial expertise make UTLX the preferred source of railcars and services for many 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, and an opportunity to be part of a top‑notch team where enthusiasm, expertise, and progressive thinking are valued.

• Weld components related to tank cars including tanks, bolsters, underframes, side sills, etc.
• Perform welded repairs using air‑arc cutting torch and stick or wire welding equipment.
• Use hand tools and equipment to chip and grind weld, slag, or spatter.
• Repair, straighten, remove, and rework car parts, brakes, underframes, center plates, gears, couplers, valves, etc., using various hand and power tools.
• Perform welding and mechanical repairs to tank and hopper cars when required.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area and report potential hazards.

• Must pass the applicable welding test as prescribed by the company.
• Have a High School Diploma, GED, or ability to pass basic skills test.
• Demonstrate job‑related computational knowledge; for example, be able to read a ruler.

• 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.

• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Medical, dental, vision.
• Company‑paid employee and dependent life insurance.
• Company‑paid sickness and accident income.
• 401(k) matching and pension.
• Annual safety shoe allowance.
• Holiday pay.
• Vacation.
• Marmon employee discount program.

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) 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.

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 without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, gender identify, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law.