Welder/Railcar Repair

Union Tank Car Company is seeking both qualified welders and applicants wanting to train to become a certified welder at our full-service rail tank car repair shop in Texarkana, Arkansas. 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.

Primary Job Functions

• 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.
• Welds components related to tank cars including tanks, bolsters, underframes, side sills, etc.
• Performs welded repairs by utilizing air arc cutting torch and stick or wire welding equipment.
• Uses hand tools and equipment to chip and grind weld, slag or spatter.
• Repairs, straightens, removes, reworks car parts, brakes, underframes, center plates, gears, couplers, valves, etc. using various hand and power tools.
• Performs welding and mechanical repairs to tank and hopper cars when required.
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner and reports potential hazards.

Environmental 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.

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

At Union Tank Car Company’s core are railroad tank car leasing, manufacturing and repair operations:

• Full-service railcar leasing, fueled by the largest fleet of tank cars in North America
• Our manufacturing plant in Alexandria, Louisiana, builds tank cars for lease or sale
• Repair shops and mobile repair units provide railcar maintenance services at more than 100 locations

At UTLX, we recognize the importance of delivering the best products and services to the many stakeholders who depend on us. Our railcars transport products that are essential to our customers’ industries, including oil and gas, plastics and chemicals, food and beverage, and agriculture.

UTLX is proud to be a recognized leader within the community of builders, lessors and shippers of railroad tank cars, working closely with customers to provide practical solutions to industry needs. At the heart of our success is the more than 3,000 dedicated employees who serve our customers every day, striving to uphold our company values and exceed the needs of our customers.

Owned by the Marmon Group, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, Union Tank Car Company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.