Union Tank Car Company
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Fits mechanical parts and subassemblies into different types of machinery and products. Conducts measures of products and adjusts them. Responsible for upkeep of workstation. Works according to established trade and shop practices. Typically has 0-2 years of experience and works under close supervision.
Who We Are:
The Company’s regulatory, engineering and commercial expertise make UTLX the preferred source of railcars and services for many of its 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 as well as an opportunity to be a part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm, expertise, and progressive thinking are valued. We are looking for candidates for 3rd shift. We pay an additional $1.50 per hour for shift differential
Job Responsibilities: below is a general description of the essential functions of this job. This is not an exhaustive list and employees in these classifications frequently may be required to perform additional duties. Not all classifications will be required to perform all job functions. The employee is responsible for the quality assurance requirements of each task performed.
This is not an exhaustive list and employees in these classifications frequently may be required to perform additional duties. Not all classifications will be required to perform all job functions.
Disassembles and assembles fittings on tank cars. Tests tank car, fittings, and valves to reveal possible defects. Rebuilds tank car fittings, valves and tests them using specified methods. Identifies leaks in coils for repair using specified procedures. Conducts single car brake test when required. Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner and reports potential hazards.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Must pass the applicable welding test as prescribed by the company
- Have a High School Diploma or GED
- Demonstrate job related computational knowledge; for example, be able to read a ruler
Environmental Conditions:
Moderate to heavy physical effort involves climbing, ascending, or descending ladders, lifting and carrying tools and equipment.
Working Conditions:
- 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.
Why Join Our Team?
We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer...
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Medical, dental, vision
- Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
- Company-paid sickness and accident income
- 401k matching and pension
- Annual safety shoe allowance
- Holiday pay
- Vacation
- Marmon employee discount program
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.
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 [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
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