Railcar Repair Technician III

Job Description Job SummaryResponsible for the overall repair of various types of railcars. This position performs at a high level of proficiency in railcar repairs with very limited supervision. The position may perform training functions as needed.This list may include tasks that do not apply to your location based on the type of work completed at your location.Job DutiesSuccessfully complete, perform, and maintain the Railcar Repair Technician I and II job functionsPerform shop switching responsibilitiesUnderstand and use decal machineryAssist Lead and Supervisors with training for Level I and II technicians as neededComply with company's Quality Program by following all in-house quality processes and procedures and required AAR and FRA rules and regulations as well as any client specific proceduresPerform M214 truck rebuild and gauging per AAR and manufacturer specificationsPerform in-process and final QC inspections, including use of AAR Rule 1 gagesBasic understanding and use of fabrication equipment such as, but not limited to: drill press, punch, brake press, and sheerMeet the requirements of AWS D15.1 for freight car utilizing GMAW (Hard wire), FCAW (Flux Core) and/or SMAW (Stick) welding mild carbon steel, stainless steel, Grade C casting steel and aluminum as well as our internal welding technology training and examinationOther duties may be assignedExperience and EducationHigh-school diploma or general education degree (GED), preferred, but not requiredMust be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and blueprintsMust be able to write routine reports and correspondence and speak and communicate effectivelyMust possess basic math skills and work and understand simple mathematical conceptsMust possess reasoning ability to solve practical problems.Must be able to fully pass the fitness-for-duty examination, (including any PPE fit test requirements), pre-employment physical, and pre-employment drug screenings.Physical EnvironmentPhysical AbilitiesStand-continuouslyWalk – continuouslySit – occasionallyClimb – frequentlyCrawl – occasionallySquat or kneel – frequentlyBend – frequentlyFine Manipulation – occasionallyReach Outward – frequentlyReach above shoulder – occasionallyDrive – occasionallyConfined Space Entry- occasionallyLift / Carry10 lbs or less – consistently11 – 20 lbs – frequently21 – 50 lbs – occasionally51 – 100 lbs – N/AOver 100 lbs – N/APush / Pull10 lbs or less – consistently10 – 20 lbs – frequently20 – 50 lbs – occasionally51 – 100 lbs – N/AOver 100 lbs – N/AN/A (Not Applicable) - Activity is not applicable to this occupationOccasionally - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (.25 - 2.5 hrs/day)Frequently - Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)Continuously - Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. AITX will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.