JOB SUMMARY
Inspects finished product, products being processed, parts, assemblies, etc, produced by production personnel for conformance to AAR, FRA, and TTX company and industry standards and that shop performance against such requirements is accurately reported to the shop’s management. Products include railcar repairs, car part applications, and welding processes. Assures production is working in a safe manner and the work performed is done per the safety action plan. Support the facility to maintain AAR M-1003 and M-214 certifications as required as well as TTX’s internal Welding and Nondestructive Testing (NDT) programs
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete in-process to ensure that all materials and reconditioned products are free from defects and meet TTX, Federal Railroad Administration (“FRA”) and Association of American Railroad (“AAR”), and American Welding Society (“AWS”) D15.1 requirements.
- Inspect in-process and completed railcars and ensure that repairs are performed within company standards and properly and accurately recorded in the TTX business system.
- Audit the inbound inspection process to ensure compliance.
- Assist the Production Supervisor as requested with Quality Assurance and administrative tasks.
- Participate in facility safety audits.
- Continual review of company requirements and changes in work content required of the facility
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Formal education, High school diploma or GED equivalent 5 years related railroad experience and/or quality assurance.
- 0 to 4 years of related quality assurance experience
- Ability to read, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Ability to calculate percentage.
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra
- Ability to solve practical problems
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Preferred
- ASNT Level II Certification in VT, PT, MT, and UT or combination thereof
- AWS CWI/CWE
- Ability to obtain a TWIC card and/or eRailsafe card.
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
The incumbent must be able to handle and inspect products, read blueprints, and see products in use.
Due to inspections and product testing at customer facilities, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee occasionally moves about (walks), remains stationary (sits), climbs or balances, lifts and/or transport up to 25 pounds. Correctable vision required for close, distance, or depth perception vision capabilities, and ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
Frequently required to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and where there is exposure to risk of electric shock. Occasionally, work environment contains exposure to vibration, outdoor weather conditions, and high precarious places. Working environment has a loud noise level.
The above job description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
About UsTTX Company is a leading provider of railcars and related freight car management services to the North American rail industry. TTX’s pool of railcars is ideal for supporting shippers in the intermodal, automotive, paper & forest, metals, machinery, wind energy and other markets where flatcars, boxcars and gondolas are required.
TTX’s generous Total Rewards package includes Paid Time Off, Health, Dental and Vision benefits, and 401(k) with company match. This position participates in Railroad Retirement.
TTX Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
About the Team
What we do:
Provide reliable, cost effective an innovative railcar solutions for the markets we serve.
- Ensure an injury-free work place.
- Build and develop a highly capable team of subject matter experts and leaders at every level in our organization.
- Bring new product and process innovation to the rail car industry.
- Continuously improve our products, processes and systems in a cost effective manner by using modern design techniques and data analytics.
- Achieve, maintain and support cross company alignment with the TTX company mission statement.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 5 years related railroad experience and/or quality assurance
- 0 to 4 years of related quality assurance experience
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees
- Ability to calculate percentage
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra
- Ability to solve practical problems
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- ASNT Level II Certification in VT, PT, MT, and UT or combination thereof
- AWS CWI/CWE
- Ability to obtain a TWIC card and/or eRailsafe card
What We Do
We’re TTX, a company that provides railcars and related freight car management tools to the North American rail industry. Our pool of railcars – nearly 220,000 strong – helps support shippers in a wide range of industries. From automotive and machinery companies to paper & forest, metals and wind energy industries, shippers throughout the country rely on TTX’s flatcars, boxcars and gondolas. We’re owned by North America’s strongest railroads, and our free-running cars help minimize empty miles – so risks and costs are lowered, too. Our bright yellow cars are recognizable, and so is our commitment to meeting the country’s transportation needs. Our values: Serve Our Railroad Customers: We act in the best interest of our internal and external customers, industry, and TTX. We invest in high-trust, mutually beneficial relationships across our customers, industry, and TTX. We advance outcomes making decisions based on required TTX and customer perspectives and expertise. Live Safety: We require full compliance and accountability for safety benchmarks and practices across TTX. We thrive on shared accountability for the health and well-being, and security of our people, data, physical assets, and customers. We prioritize the health and well-being of our people in all decisions and actions. Do the Right Thing: We encourage diverse qualities and perspectives of our people. We operate consistently with equity, integrity, and professionalism. Seek Excellence: We all hold ourselves accountable and demand the highest level of quality and service in all we do. We cultivate and optimize the passion, talent, and potential of our people. We initiate meaningful change and continuous improvement. We navigate our work with the honesty, rigor, and flexibility required to deliver great value. Know Our Business: We strive to strengthen TTX’s value and presence as an industry leader and partner. We equip our people with real-time, inclusive industry knowledge.
