Find & Apply For Industrial Mechanic Jobs in Warden, Washington

Imagine Your First Month Here You arrive for a 10-hour shift, pull your tools, and get briefed on the day's railcar lineup. You stage materials, operate shop equipment, and perform basic cutting and welding—initially under close supervision. By week four, you're confidently assisting with uncoupling lever replacements, brake lever swaps, and coupler dismantles, while progressing toward 1G flat and 2G horizontal welding certifications. Your Core Responsibilities Assist general railcar repair operations and maintain the car rail shop. Handle materials to support ongoing repairs. Use shop machinery and mechanical hand tools. Perform basic cutting, welding, and limited supervised welds while learning stick welding fundamentals. Remove/replace uncoupling levers and brake levers; remove/dismantle couplers. Assist with car jacking and supervised railcar truck repairs. Remove and update AEI tags. How You'll Grow Through on-the-job experience, you'll develop essential railcar repair skills and work toward certifying railcar welding positions (1G Flat and 2G Horizontal).

Role Details Employment:

Full-time Schedule:

10-hour shift

Benefits:

Health insurance Experience Profile Overall experience level: 3 years

Preferred:

1 year mechanic background

Preferred:

1 year experience with hand tools

Preferred:

1 year MIG welding exposure

Preferred:

1 year brake repair If you value practical learning, hands-on repair, and progressive welding responsibilities, this industrial welder-mechanic role in rail equipment is a strong fit.