Mechanical Specialist B

Since its founding in 1898, GATX has grown to become a leader in the leasing and maintenance of railcars 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 15.1. Performs repairs, changes, improvements and conversions to car parts and assembles such underframe, 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.

• 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 and 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. 

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as IO instructions, FM instructions, work orders, and AAR Field Manual.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide two digit numbers.
• Ability to reason through and plan work details and procedures to obtain desired results.
• Knowledgeable of AAR regulations and railcar repairs preferred.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Basic computer knowledge and strong communication skills/experience.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions.

*Physical Requirements*

• Must be able to stoop for extended periods and routinely move from kneeling to standing positions.
• Must be able to perform overhead work for extended periods.
• Must be able to safely lift (vertically) up to 51 pounds, regularly, and safely lift up to 85 pounds, occasionally, from the ground surface.
• Must be able to push/pull (horizontally) up to 140 pounds 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 above description is general and is not to be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

As of March 13, 2025, the hourly rate for this position is $28.26. The rate for this position is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.