Mechanical Specialist B (Welder)-2nd Shift

placeColton calendar_month 

Overview:

Since its founding in 1898, GATX has grown to become a leader in the leasing and maintenance of rail-cars in North America, Europe, and India. By becoming a part of our team, you’ll forge a fulfilling career with a stable and safety-focused company.
Our dedication to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion fuels a vibrant workplace, as we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success. At GATX, nurturing talent is our priority, so we provide paid training programs and opportunities for long-term career growth, and we recognize the achievements of hardworking employees.

In the same way we strive to empower our customers to propel the world forward, we are dedicated to helping our people achieve their highest potential.

Position Purpose:

Arc welds ferrous and non-ferrous materials by use of electric arc process in all positions per AWS D 15.. Performs repairs, changes, improvements, and conversions to car parts and assembles such under-frame, trucks, insulation jackets etc. dismantles, repairs, installs and/or renews coils, valves and miscellaneous tank car fittings.

Performs testing operations on rolling stock as required

This position will be 2nd shift (2:00pm - 10:30pm, Monday-Friday).

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

  • Prepares equipment and surfaces, welds, burns, fits, tacks as necessary to complete repairs.
  • Finishing weld by removing slag and grinding when necessary.
  • Locates and tests areas to be welded for leaks by use of soapsuds and air, rechecking as necessary.
  • Jacks car, remove, replace, disassemble, assemble trucks to repair or gain access to parts needing repair.
  • Remove, replace, straighten, renew or replace various car parts such as couplers, gears, center sills, safety appliances, insulation, jackets, running boards, slabs as required to achieve proper repairs.
  • Installs, tests, repairs renews interior or exterior coils, cradles, and brackets. Hydrostatic test of tank, inspects for leakage, repair and retests as required.
  • Replace, repair defective piping as required.
  • Sets up and operates bending, threading, and cutting equipment to shape and fabricate pipe for installation. Apply levers, rods and similar equipment that is installed in conjunction with car piping.
  • Perform minor prevention maintenance on tools and equipment used.
  • Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner.
  • Comply with the established safety policies, support-continuing awareness for safety, and when possible recommend specific changes and improvements to health and safety policies and programs.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • Knowledge of AAR regulations and rail-car repairs.
  • Basic computer knowledge and strong communication skills-experience.
  • Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as IO instructions, FM instructions, work orders, and AAR Field Manual.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply or divide two digit numbers
  • Ability to reason through and plan work details and procedures to obtain desired results.
  • Must be able to stoop for extended periods and routinely move from kneeling to standing positions.
  • Must be able to safely lift up to 51 lbs regularly and safely lift up to 85 lbs occasionally from the ground surface.
  • Must be able to perform overhead work for extended periods.
  • Must be able to push/pull (horizontally) up to 140pouns of force.
  • Must be able to climb ladders and perform work at elevated heights.
  • Must be able to work in extreme temperature environments.
  • Must be able to physically enter confined space and work in enclosed environments.

The hourly rate for this position is $28.086 per hour.

GATX embraces diversity, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

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