Job Overview

Handle standard/non-standard railcar/non-railcar parts and components. Ship and receive material within a warehouse environment, in addition to the maintenance of inventory and quality functions. All functions must be completed with minimal supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned):

Perform welding functions (1G) to weld flat positions.
Understand and Handle the Process of Inventory Control i.e. Shipping, Receiving, etc.
Operate crane and hoists.
Interpret blueprints and manufacture parts in accordance with those drawings (to skill level 1G).
Package, Stage, and Finalize Paperwork for Completed Orders.
Interpret and understand shop mathematics.
Operate Fork Trucks.
Operate various machines in the Richland facility as needed.
Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

An employee in this position should have the following education/certifications, work experience, and skill set:

Education/Certification:

Education, training and/or experience should include knowledge of blueprint reading, mathematics, and visualizing dimensions.

Work Experience:

Prior Railcar Experience Preferred
Manufacturing/Warehouse Experience
Fork Truck/Crane Certification or Experience
Interpretation of Blueprints Preferred
Metal/Alloy Handling Experience

Specialized Knowledge:

This position requires the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals as well as the ability to work with mathematical concepts such as the ability to apply concepts and proportions to practical situations is required. This position also requires the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists as well as the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Work Environment: Physical/ Mental Requirements:

This position is performed in a manufacturing environment. Exposure to weather, noise, and welding smoke.

FreightCar America provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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