Railcar Repair Specialist
Alliance, Ne
I maintain, replace and/or repair air brake pipes, valves, gaskets, air hoses and other equipment as required. Operate electrical and gas welding equipment to join a variety of metals and alloys; operate acetylene torches for cutting and/or shaping metal parts such as aluminum, cast iron, steel and bronze. I Inspect railcar frames and bodies for defects; safety appliances including hand holds, sill steps, grab iron, brake platforms, running boards; wheels to insure that rim treads, plates, hub axles, and bearings are in good repair. Also I follow FRA and AAR safety standards. I am certified to operate light and heavy cranes, fork lifts, and other car moving shop equipmentMy clerical skills have allowed me to obtain information from work related data bases regarding car characteristics, destination, lading, and repair records and/or to file data such as repair information, bad orders and car releases which has me proficient in TSS Xpress. I'm proficient in Microsoft Office Applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.