Blaster

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Union Tank Car Company is seeking new employees at our full-service rail tank car repair shop in Altoona, Pennsylvania to assist in various departments as needed by plant production. The 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. UTLX offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as an opportunity to be a part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm, expertise, and progressive thinking are valued.

We are looking for qualified Blasters that will be responsible for removal of paint and oxidation from railcars prior to paint, removal of expended blast materials to perform tank car repairs. The rate of pay for this role will be $25.78-$26.78.

Primary Job Functions

• Safely operate blast equipment on the interior and exterior of tank cars with moderate supervision
• Complete blast work in an efficient manner and within assigned hours
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner and report potential hazards; comply with established safety, quality, and company policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Must possess a High School Diploma/GED; or have the ability to successfully complete an on-site basic skills assessment.
• Must possess job-related knowledge; for example, ability to follow work instructions on a document, ability to read a ruler and tape measure, ability to use hand tools.
• Must be dependable and maintain good attendance; must have reliable transportation; must be able to work scheduled work shifts including overtime.
• Must be able to successfully complete pre-employment drug & alcohol testing, position-specific examinations, background screening, and education verifications.

Environmental and Working Conditions

• Moderate to heavy physical effort involved. Lifts and carries necessary equipment to car to perform operation. Climbs, walks, and balances on top of car while working.
• May work in confined spaces and at heights exceeding 10 ft. off the ground with proper PPE and fall protection.
• Possibility of exposure to x-ray radiation hazards.
• Must follow prescribed safety rules to avoid possible injury.

What We Offer:

UTLX strives to be the Employer of Choice. Our generous benefits package includes:

• Medical/Dental/Vision with first in class vendors
• Company Paid Benefits: Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation Benefits
• Employee referral program
• 401k with generous company contribution

It is the policy of UTLX to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all job without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, gender identify, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law.

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Pay Range:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

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 .

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without 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.