Production/General Labor

Union Tank Car Company

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

Union Tank Car Company is seeking applicants to become a member of our production team at our full-service rail tank car repair shop in Muscatine, Iowa. Candidates do not need prior experience to apply - all that is required is a strong work ethic, and ability and willingness to learn a new or improve a skill. Wages start at $25.00 an hour! Union Tank Car 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. ULTX offers competitive compensation and benefits, as well as an opportunity to be a part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm, hard work, expertise, growth, and progressive thinking are all valued.

Primary Job Functions

• This is not an exhaustive list and employees in these classifications frequently may be required to perform additional duties. Not all classifications will be required to perform all job functions.

• Trains in and performs all daily work assignments as required by the department Supervisor and Lead Man

• Understands regulations and safety policies that apply to the assigned job and department

• Ensures completion of all documentation as defined by the Union Tank Car Company Quality Assurance Manual

• Participates in the proper storage of incoming & on-hand materials in designated areas as required by the Manager of Materials

• Participates in the inspection and quality of tanks produced from the assigned department

• Participates actively in the safety of the work force

• Performs inspections to issued items to ensure that they are safe and in satisfactory condition

• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner and reports potential hazards

• Participates actively in the shop organization and cleanliness

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Have a High School Diploma or GED

• Switchman and Material Handler positions require a valid driver's license with a clean record

• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently both as a member of a team and independently

• Able to follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision

• Ability to read, interpret, and follow documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and assembly instructions

• Safety and quality focused

• Be available to work any shift, and be dependable and reliable to show up for scheduled work shifts including overtime, as allowed per the union contract

Environmental Conditions

• Will have to lift 50 pounds safely

• Will 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 of materials

• May work in confined spaces and at heights exceeding 4 ft. off the ground with proper PPE and fall protection

• Some positions may require working in inclement weather and require constant walking

Why Join Our Team?

We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer...

• Great union wages, with shift differential pay ($2.00/hr for 2nd shift & $1.00/hr for 3rd shift)

• Multiple opportunities for bonuses

• Rescue team and lead person participation premiums

• Medical, dental, vision

• FSA options and company-funded HSA

• Company-paid employee, spouse, and dependent life insurance

• Company-paid disability

• 401k with company matching and a company-funded pension

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Annual safety shoe allowance

• Company-paid prescription safety glasses, plus all other necessary PPE

• Holiday and vacation pay

• Marmon employee discount program

• Local Y membership discount

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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.