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United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Mar 2025

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Union Tank Car Company

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.

Union Tank Car Company is seeking applicants to become a Partsman at our full-service rail tank car repair shop in Muscatine, Iowa. 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.Primary Job FunctionsBelow is a general description of the essential functions of this job. 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.
  • Removes, cleans, repairs, tests, and applies valves and fittings when required.
  • Disassembles and assembles fittings on tank cars.
  • Tests tank car, fittings, and valves to reveal possible defects.
  • Rebuilds tank car fittings and valves, and tests them using specified methods.
  • Maintains stock levels of and issues tools, spare parts, safety equipment, and related repair and repair support items to production, maintenance, and other production support personnel.
  • Performs inspection 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.
Knowledge and Skills Required
  • Must have a High School Diploma or GED
  • Must have mechanical abilities and be familiar with power tools
Environmental ConditionsModerate to heavy physical effort involves climbing, ascending or descending ladders, lifting, and carrying of tools and equipment.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...
  • Competitive wages, with shift differential pay
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
  • Company-paid disability
  • 401k matching and pension 
  • Annual safety shoe allowance and prescription safety wear
  • Holiday and vacation pay
  • Marmon employee discount program
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Employee referral bonus and perfect attendance bonus programs
  • Local Y discounted membership, including for family members
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.#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.

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