Rubberliner I

Reagent Chemical & Research, Inc. (Reagent) is the leading US marketer of hydrochloric acid. Reagent is a privately held, asset-based company with terminals across the US, as well as truck and rail fleets. Employment with Reagent Chemical offers opportunities for professional growth, a competitive salary package, 401K with matching, profit sharing, 15 days PTO, 10 paid holidays and a comprehensive health benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision.

Reagent is looking to fill multiple full time positions for rubber liners who will report to the Facility Manager at Reagent’s Railcar Shop located in Houston, TX “Channelview area”. Below are the details and scope of the position.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

This position will work closely with others in the railcar rubber-lining department to perform all functions relative to railcar disassembly, assembly and cleaning rubber lined railcars, as well as inspection, maintenance and application of rubber linings in railcars and on railcar service equipment fittings. The position also includes, but is not limited to, the tasks of sand blasting, adhesive application, stock cutting of rubber and other various tasks involved with the processes of cleaning, assembly/disassembly, inspection, application and maintenance of rubber lined railcars and railcar service equipment fittings. Work performed on railcars must comply with federal regulatory and industry requirements as well as company procedures & requirements. A Reagent Rubber Liner is expected to have the mechanical aptitude and experience to learn and to perform the responsibilities described.

Reagent is a drug-free work place and performs both pre-hire testing and testing during employment.

Skills:

Ability to work quickly and accurately with attention to detail.

Ability to reprioritize based on current dynamics.

Communication – Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport; ability to proactively seek solutions using diplomacy and tact, ability to collaborate and cooperate with others.

Ability to follow written procedures, drawings and diagrams.

Decision-making, which demonstrates sound judgment for results and is cost-efficient.

Rail car service equipment knowledge a plus. On the job training will be provided.

Work Schedule:

This job is for 40 hours per week and will require overtime at times.

Education / Experience:

• 3-5 years of mechanical experience
• High school education or general education (GED)
• Experience in the rubber lining, rail industry or related field highly desired
• Ability to work in a confined space
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)