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Railcar Repair Technician

First Response Rail Service
Boyertown, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/28/2026 CLOSED ON 7/27/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Railcar Repair Technician position at First Response Rail Service?

Description:

Job-Overview

  • Inspecting railcars daily
  • Performing all necessary repairs on the railcars
  • Perform program work based on a scope of work provided 
  • Making heavy repairs that includes Welding and Fabrication
  • Railcar part change outs, in the field on a work track 




Requirements:
  • Willingness to travel as needed
  • Mechanically inclined 
  • Use of a oxygen /acetylene (propane) torch
  • MIG and stick welding 
  • Good spatial awareness
  • Ability to notice something out of place 
  • Good time management 
  • Reliable (able to work a few weekends and possibly a holiday)
  • Able to lift upwards of 80lbs (short amount of time)
  • Walk up to 10 miles a day
  • Willingness to never stop learning

Salary is negotiable based on skills and willingness.

Schedule is Monday-Friday (occasional weekend and holiday work)



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