Experienced Welder

Principal duties in this position are the maintenance and repair/rebuilding of the following:

• Car repairs involving cutting and welding on the metal jacket and other car components

• Truck assembly, gauging and replacement of parts and wear components

• Reading, comprehending, and following repair orders and procedures

• Adhering to health and safety standards, including Responsible Care policy

• Additional related duties as assigned

The normal schedule for this role will be a two-week rotation - Monday to Friday 7:00 am – 3:30pm., and Monday to Thursday 3:15pm – 1:45am; however, the schedule may change depending on business requirements.

The starting hourly rate for this role at the Sarnia Service Centre is $36.57. There is an afternoon shift premium of $1.00/hour.

Requirements:

• Legally entitled to work in Canada

• Minimum 2-3 years of welding experience

• Able to pass entry level test in 3-position Flux core (FCAW), 2F, 3FD, 4F, using 11-gauge material

• Comprehension of welding and cutting equipment in order to adjust for procedural needs, and to inspect for safe operation

• Competent and safe use of shop tools and equipment: electric/pneumatic/hydraulic tools, cranes, shears, and hand tools

• Railcar repair experience is an asset

• WHMIS trained

• Detail-oriented and committed to quality

• Able to work well independently

• Effective communication and organization skills

• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, around machinery, and in conditions where there are loud noises and fumes

• Works well as part of a team as well as independently

• Perform tasks that require moderate to heavy physical exertion

• Completes tasks with a sense of urgency while delivering safe and accurate results

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to get to and from work

• Adheres to Procor’s health and safety standards (including the Responsible Care policy), and wears the required personal protective equipment for the job in a safe manner

We ask that all applicants complete and pass our full medical testing upon hire

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.