Maintenance Mechanic - Blaine, WA

Pay Range:$24 to $26 pe Hour
 

These are some of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

• Opportunities for Growth
• Rotating Shift
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and profit sharing
• Annual Steel-toe boot allowance
• We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)  

Here is what you will be doing
 

• Responsible for the daily required volume of railcar repairs, with safe associated railcar movement in the entire yard 
• Will prepare necessary reports and forms.  These could include bad-order forms and records of billable repairs
• Responsible for ensuring all repairs over a given dollar threshold are estimated and approved by the railcar fleet owner before proceeding with the repair
• Ensure compliance with all AAR and FRA standards, abide by Savage’s railcar repair quality control program
• Will perform both scheduled and on-demand maintenance
• Will provide repairs for primarily “Jumbo” hopper cars along with general purpose tank cars and pressurized tank cars – will not be asked to perform repairs on actively leaking cars with hazardous materials contained
• Monitoring all repairs and supplies consumed for accurate inventory and billing to railcar fleet owners
• Will work with two to four other crew members to safely perform railcar repairs and movements
• Will assist in providing front-line compliance with Operation Clean Sweep and Savage 5S cleanliness and orderliness standards
• Will perform or assist in re-railing activities as needed
• Will operate forklifts, light cranes and a locomotive or railcar mover – Savage will provide and expect training and certification
• Will work a 5-day a week schedule with 8-10 hour days the normal expected schedule, significant overtime or weekend work will be required on an exception basis
• Will work with and support logistics or admin coordinators in their pursuit of billing for railcar repairs 

Requirements of a successful Rail Carman

• Welding certification; need to be able to pass AWS Welding bend test (3 positions)
• Journeyman carman experience desired but not required
• TWIC credentials or ability to obtain TWIC credentials required
• Familiarity with removing, repairing, and replacing defective components including wheels, safety appliances, truck and brake equipment, couplers, yokes, draft gears, and air brake valves
• The ability to weld proficiently to secure new parts or repair damaged parts
• Ability to work at heights (with provided fall protection), on uneven terrain, and in confined spaces
• A willingness to complete any assigned task(s) as long as they have been properly trained or are properly certified
• Familiarity with bubble leak testing and a level 2 certification
• Experience with touch up paint and lining application
• A desire to learn the skills necessary to do the job safely and in a way that adds value to the Customer’s operation and exceeds their expectations
• Ability to complete basic data entry tasks in a computer or logbook
• Can read, write, and understand English
• Able to follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision
• Dependable and shows up on time and prepared for scheduled work shifts
• Willing to wear required PPE
• Conducts themselves in a professional manner at all times
• Works safely at all times
• Pass drug / alcohol test / criminal background check required for onboarding
• The desire to treat and be treated fair
• The ability to anticipate and think ahead
• Should also have the ability to use hand and power tools proficiently
• High School Graduate or GED equivalent
• Savage is an awarded Military-friendly employer – previous military experience with ability to work on a team and follow procedures is a plus 

Here are some of the physical requirements of this role

• Railcar repair crews will work both indoors and outdoors every day and as a result will be exposed to the elements.  Over half the time work will be in a covered area.
• Railcar repairmen must be physically able to do the following:
• Climb on and off railcars and locomotives safely
• Operate railcar hand brakes
• Operate rail switches
• Must have the ability to work, walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.