Now hiring Railcar Repairman/ Welder!**
**Job Description**
We are seeking a dedicated Railcar Repairman to join our team. This role involves 60% mechanical work and 40% welding work, focusing on the repair of railcars. The job is physically demanding and requires working in a dirty environment. While flux core welding is preferred, training is available for those skilled in MIG welding.
**Responsibilities**
+ Work safely around heavy equipment, railcars, and railroad tracks.
+ Coordinate and complete all railcar repairs and maintenance.
+ Interpret job work orders and follow blueprints/schematics to perform required repairs.
+ Utilize basic mechanical skills and build knowledge of machines and tools to weld, cut, and gouge.
+ Notify of any materials and/or equipment required to ensure completion of job tasks.
+ Follow all safety rules, keep work area clean, and comply with all Environmental, Health, and Safety policies.
+ Ensure FRA, AAR, and customer quality standards are met.
+ Complete any other duties as assigned to complete the task.
+ Perform tasks supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances.
**Essential Skills**
+ Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to weld.
+ Strong knowledge of hand tools and air tools.
+ Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with mechanical work or railcar work.
+ Ability to stand for long periods, work in hot and cold environments, and lift repetitively throughout the day.
+ Ability to take a fluxcore weld test to determine training needs.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Experience with torch cutting, fluxcore welding, grinding, air tools, hand tools, mechanical assembly, and fabrication.
**Why Work Here?**
We offer competitive pay and an excellent benefits package. Employees can take advantage of overtime opportunities, yearly boot reimbursement, and safety glasses reimbursement.
**Work Environment**
The work environment is heavy industrial, requiring the ability to work in varying conditions, which may be cold in the winter and hot in the summer. The job is physically demanding, with requirements to work in a dirty environment.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Hollidaysburg,PA.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 18, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
**Job Description**
We are seeking a dedicated Railcar Repairman to join our team. This role involves 60% mechanical work and 40% welding work, focusing on the repair of railcars. The job is physically demanding and requires working in a dirty environment. While flux core welding is preferred, training is available for those skilled in MIG welding.
**Responsibilities**
+ Work safely around heavy equipment, railcars, and railroad tracks.
+ Coordinate and complete all railcar repairs and maintenance.
+ Interpret job work orders and follow blueprints/schematics to perform required repairs.
+ Utilize basic mechanical skills and build knowledge of machines and tools to weld, cut, and gouge.
+ Notify of any materials and/or equipment required to ensure completion of job tasks.
+ Follow all safety rules, keep work area clean, and comply with all Environmental, Health, and Safety policies.
+ Ensure FRA, AAR, and customer quality standards are met.
+ Complete any other duties as assigned to complete the task.
+ Perform tasks supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances.
**Essential Skills**
+ Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to weld.
+ Strong knowledge of hand tools and air tools.
+ Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with mechanical work or railcar work.
+ Ability to stand for long periods, work in hot and cold environments, and lift repetitively throughout the day.
+ Ability to take a fluxcore weld test to determine training needs.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Experience with torch cutting, fluxcore welding, grinding, air tools, hand tools, mechanical assembly, and fabrication.
**Why Work Here?**
We offer competitive pay and an excellent benefits package. Employees can take advantage of overtime opportunities, yearly boot reimbursement, and safety glasses reimbursement.
**Work Environment**
The work environment is heavy industrial, requiring the ability to work in varying conditions, which may be cold in the winter and hot in the summer. The job is physically demanding, with requirements to work in a dirty environment.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Hollidaysburg,PA.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 18, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Job ID: 484156025
Originally Posted on: 7/5/2025
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