Valve & Coil - 1st Shift

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: 

Performs all functions of coil and valve repairs including necessary and essential repair to noted miscellaneous tank car fittings. 

• Receives oral and written instructions as to the work to be performed. 
• Install, test, repair, or renew interior and exterior coils, coil cradles and brackets. 
• Use drawings and sketches to layout coil, bracket, and valve location. 
• Refaces seating surfaces, not to include machining of surfaces. 
• Install, test, repair, or renew miscellaneous tank fittings such as safety vent, outlet nozzle, cap, induction pipe, high pressure manway bonnet, and gaskets. 
• Use oxy-acetylene torch to perform burning operation as required. 
• Clean dirt, grease, etc. from interior of tank. 
• Work with welder on installation of coils as required. 
• Set-up and operate bending, threading, and cut-off equipment to shape and fabricate pipe as required for installation. 
• Communicate with supervisor as needed. 
• Keep 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. 

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Knowledge of railcar repairs
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Basic computer knowledge and strong communication skills-experience
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as IO instructions, FM instructions, work orders, and AAR Field Manual.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply or divide two digit numbers 
• Ability to reason through and plan work details and procedures to obtain desired results. 
• 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 up to 51 lbs. regularly and safely lift up to 85 lbs. occasionally from the ground surface.  
• Must be able to push/pull horizontally up to 140 lbs. 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 starting hourly rate for this position is $28.26 per hour.

GATX embraces diversity, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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