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Form of workUnion Tank Car Company is seeking applicants to become a member of our production team at our full-service rail tank car repair shop in Muscatine, Iowa. Candidates do not need prior experience to apply - all that is required is a strong work ethic, and ability and willingness to learn a new or improve a skill. Wages start at $25.00 an hour! Must be able to work 2nd or 3rd shift. Union Tank Car 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. ULTX offers competitive compensation and benefits, as well as an opportunity to be a part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm, hard work, expertise, growth, and progressive thinking are all 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.
- Trains in and performs all daily work assignments as required by the Supervisor and Lead Man.
- Understands regulations and safety policies that apply to the assigned job and department.
- Ensures completion of all documentation as defined by the Union Tank Car Company Quality Assurance Manual
- Participates in the proper storage of incoming & on-hand materials in designated areas as required by the Manager of Materials.
- Participates in the inspection and quality of tanks produced from the assigned department.
- Participates actively in the safety of the work force.
- Performs inspections to issued items to ensure that they are safe and in satisfactory condition.
- Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner and reports potential hazards.
- Participates actively in the shop organization and cleanliness.
Knowledge and Skills Required
- Have a High School Diploma or GED.
- Must be able to work effectively and efficiently both as a member of a team and independently.
- Able to follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and assembly instructions.
- Safety and quality focused.
- Be dependable and reliable to show up for scheduled work shifts including overtime, as allowed per the union contract. Must be able to pass a 60-day probation period with limited absenteeism, and safety and performance issues.
Environmental Conditions
- Will have to lift 50 pounds safely.
- Will perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials
- May work in confined spaces and at heights exceeding 4 ft. off the ground with proper PPE and fall protection
Why Join Our Team?
We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer...
- Great union wages starting at $25/hour, with shift differential premium ($2.00/hr for 2nd shift & $1.00/hr for 3rd shift)
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Medical, dental, vision, with HSA company contributions for HDHP option
- Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
- Company-paid disability
- 401k matching and pension
- Annual safety shoe allowance
- Holiday and vacation pay
- Marmon employee discount program
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law, to include background check, physical, and drug and alcohol screen.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without paying attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
