3rd Shift Railcar Repair Technician

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Oelwein, IA Until 8/23/2026 First posted June 6, 2025 Last posted June 6, 2025
Job description
Transco

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Responsible for assisting more experienced welders with the entire sequence of cutting and welding operations for a wide variety of repair and fabrication work. Aligns and welds components of metal tools, wires, fixtures and other metal products. May utilize different types of welding systems for different tasks. A significant portion of this role is to learn the trade from more experienced coworkers.

Who We Are:
Transco Railway Products, Inc. has been the leader in providing railcar maintenance and services to the railcar industry.  We have earned the reputation for honesty, integrity, and superior quality which has allowed us to establish a committed customer base.  Transco is part of Marmon - a strong, growing, global organization that consists of more than 100 autonomous manufacturing and service companies.  We hare growing in Oelwein, IA!
Job Description:
We are looking for an Entry-Level Repair Technician to provide support to by performing basic repairs.  You will repair parts of metal or other weldable materials according to layouts, work orders, blueprints, schematics, and sketches.  You will be responsible for performing a variety of rail car repair related tasks and working in a TEAM environment, establishing good working relationships at all levels.
Job Requirements:
  • Use a variety of tools and equipment such as pneumatic and hydraulic tools, grinders, jacks, welders, cutting torches, forklifts, and cranes.
  • Read specifications, shop drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
  • Knowledgeable or willing to learn how to perform air brake test.
  • The ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
  • The ability to 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 materials.
  • The ability to lift 50 pounds with proper body mechanics.
  • Ability to work within a teamwork environment with regular and predictable attendance.
  • Keep materials area and other work areas clean and orderly and report potential hazards.
  • Able to pass drug screen, physical.
What We Offer:
Transco strives to be the Employer of Choice.  Our generous benefits package includes:
  • Benefits on Day 1
  • Medical/Dental/Vision with first in class vendors
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
  • Company Paid Benefits:  Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
  • Vacation Benefits
  • 401k with generous company match and additional employer annual contribution
Don’t worry if you think that you do not meet all the qualifications. The tools, technology, and methodologies we use are constantly changing and we value talent and interest over specific experience.
It is the policy of Transco 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.  #LI-DNI 

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.

About this role

Summary

Assist experienced welders with cutting and welding operations for railcar repairs.

Job title

3rd Shift Railcar Repair Technician

Experience level

entry level

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Located in Oelwein, IA; no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

toolsspecificationsair brake testadverse weatherphysical activitiesliftingteamworkcleanlinessdrug screenphysical

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

weldingrepairfabricationteamwork
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Oelwein, IA 50662, USA

On-site City