Company Description
PowerRail Locomotive Services is a division of PowerRail - North America’s leader for manufacturing and distributing locomotive parts to the global railroad market.
We offer:
- Competitive compensation.
- Excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, life, disability, Flex Spending, 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership with profit sharing
- Stimulating work environment with unlimited growth potential.
Sample Duties
Welder
· Performs all welding under the direct supervision of a Certified Welder if not certified
· Conforms to AWS Certified D1.1-10 structural welding code – steel.
· Preps the area to ensure the area is clean and free of foreign matter before the welding process starts.
· Ensures proper safety equipment is worn.
· Sets the regulator on the bottle, the voltage for the gun and the speed for the wire as directed by the Certified Welder
· Performs MIG/Stick welding per specifications.
· Reviews welding procedure for number of welds and size.
· Reviews welding procedure preheating and type of rod for application.
· Perform daily servicing, cleaning and repairs of machines when required.
Fabricator
· Assemble/disassemble parts as directed.
· Inspect components to ensure each part is within specifications.
· Use hand tools and specialize equipment to perform duties.
· Uses micrometers, assorted hand tools, assorted air tool and power tools.
· Follow proper safety precautions as listed in the ARPX safety manual.
· Ensures proper safety equipment is worn.
· Records necessary information on traveler sheets as required.
· Will be trained and certified as forklift operator.
· Will load and offload trucks.
· Will perform daily cleanup of shop and will be especially responsible for the cleanliness of their own work area.
· Must be able to lift 70 lbs
· Communicate with Management/Office Assistant/Purchasing Manager accordingly
Requirements
· Must be reliable and self-motivated.
· Attention to detail, accuracy and speed, good work ethic and enthusiasm to learn all aspects of locomotive repair, ability to lift up to 70 lbs and work in a changeable temperature environment.
· Experience preferred
We offer a competitive salary, great benefits, and a family-friendly culture. PowerRail is an EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY!