Mechanic - Stanley, ND
Posted: 3/19/2013 11:17:17 AM
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NDT.org Job Number:
49462
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Fax:
312-347-5845
Company:
Union Tank Car Company
State:
IL Illinois
Country:
United States
Union Tank Car Company, a leading railcar maintenance operation, has an excellent opportunity available for a mechanic at our repair unit in Stanley, North Dakota.
This position is responsible for performing mechanical repairs to railcars. Duties include:
• inspect, trouble-shoot, remove, replace, lubricate, clean, straighten, paint, burn, grind or repair sub-assemblies, and attachments.
• deal directly with customers on a regular basis
• drive/operate company service vehicles.
• receive and follow oral and written instructions from a supervisor.
• maintain equipment and work area in a neat and orderly manner and report potential hazards as they may develop.
Physical Requirements:
• ability to climb ladders, bend, stoop, stretch, lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• ability to tolerate heights.
Environmental Conditions:
• significant physical effort is involved in completion of daily duties.
• regular exposure to sparks, fumes, noise, vibration, chemicals, cuts, burns, bruises, tripping/falling hazards, outdoor weather, moving equipment/machinery.
Miscellaneous
• be at least 18 years of age
• have a valid driver's license
• ability to pass a drug & alcohol screening
• ability to pass a background screening
• ability to complete the company physical.
Skills:
Knowledge and Skills Required:
• have mechanical knowledge and experience.
• ability to use hand tools, such as: pipe wrench, pry bar, wrenches, and ratchets and other equipment to chip and grind weld, slag or spatter.
• ability to pass a Basic Skills Assessment Test.
• ability to read and write.
• ability to perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply, and divide) calculations.
• have a working knowledge of AAR, FRA and BOE regulations.
• prior welding experience is a plus.