Blastech Rail, a TF Warren company, is hiring a full-time Railcar Inspector to complete inspections on incoming and outgoing railcars. Blastech Rail is a growing railcar repair and coating/lining facility located in Brantford, Ontario.

In this role, you will:

• Perform and inspect minor 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
• Mechanical aptitude-able to work with hand, power, pneumatic and hydraulic tools.
• Involvement in the procurement of equipment, tools and processing improvements
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned

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.

• 3 years minimum experience in the rail car industry, including inspection & auditing experience
• Experience reading blueprints, following instructions, compliance with regulations
• Experience in visual weld inspection is an asset
• Strong customer focus
• Safety and results oriented with a solid mechanical background
• Experience with switching rail cars
• 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
• Knowledge of coating and rubber linings and CFR or AAR 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 15 feet
• Comfortable in confined spaces
• Ability to work bi-weekly rotating shifts; day and evening, as well as overtime

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.