Blastech Rail is expanding! We have an immediate need for experienced railcar mechanics to work out of our Brantford facility. We’re also looking for trained millwrights who are interested in learning the trade of railcar repair!
 
This position works Monday to Friday day & afternoon shifts with the occasional overtime. It's an indoor, clean work environment. You'll be impressed with our new facilities and hardworking team! JOIN US.

Competitive Wages ($25-30 per hour) plus benefits, profit sharing & RSP

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform repairs on rail cars
• Follow designed methods and procedures for safely servicing and inspecting rail cars, underframes, brakes, car safety appliances
• Adhere to deadlines and ensure all repairs meet AAR and quality compliance regulations
• Administrative tasks, such as accurate time keeping, repair schedule and completion records
• Involvement in the procurement of equipment, tools and processing improvements
• Work with hand, power, pneumatic and hydraulic tools.
• Handle an assortment of complex equipment including Shielded Metal Arc
• Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cutting
• Be knowledgeable about a variety of documents including manufacturers’ manuals, technical bulletins, parts bulletins, service or preventative maintenance manuals, fact sheets, American Association of Railways (AAR) field manuals and government regulations.

Share in our Core Values
Our core values are the cornerstone on which we build our business, a belief that doesn’t change. They are the driving force behind our mission. These core values define our company’s culture and provide guidance for all of our daily business decisions. The values that we believe make our company great are:

• Safety is always FIRST.
• Employees are our greatest strength.
• Committed to customer satisfaction.
• Act with integrity.
• Strive for excellence.
• Deliver positive results.
• Perform with a sense of urgency.
• Be socially and environmentally responsible.
• Lead by example.
• Train for improvement.
• Innovate for better solutions.
• Never give up.

Essential Qualifications

• 1+ years’ practical experience in the rail car repair industry OR 1+ years’ experience and training as a millwright
• Welding experience is required
• Air brake certification is an asset
• Strong customer focus
• Safety and results oriented with a solid mechanical background
• Ability perform hands-on repair to railcars and/or machines, equipment
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Ability to comply with instruction and comprehend published rules, procedures, inspection checklists, government regulations, operating and maintenance instructions and other work-related information
• Working knowledge of railcar mechanical systems, including air brake, welding and fabrication and a thorough knowledge of CFR regulations are assets

Physical Requirements

• Fine motor skills to use hand and power tools
• Capable and willing to perform physically demanding work in an industrial environment
• Comfortable working at heights up to 10 m
• Comfortable in confined spaces

TF Warren Group welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.