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Railcar Mechanic

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Lineage

Vale, OR, USA
Posted on Oct 30, 2025
Are you mechanically inclined and enjoy working with your hands? Do you like using tools, troubleshooting equipment, and working outdoors year-round? If so, we want you on our team!

As a Railcar Mechanic, you’ll install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, building structures, and refrigeration systems while following all safety standards and company policies. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

    What You’ll Do:

    • Maintaining, repairing, and evaluating electrical systems, motors, wiring, and electronic components of machinery and equipment

    • Maintaining, repairing, and evaluating refrigeration systems

    • Maintaining, repairing, and evaluating building infrastructure and material handling equipment

    • Completing work orders and logging all tasks in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

    • Operating cutting torches and other welding equipment as needed

    • Using motorized lifts safely to inspect, calibrate, and maintain equipment

    • Monitoring contractors to ensure compliance with safety and company standards

    What We’re Looking For:

    • Mechanical experience with motorized lifts, warehouse, processing, or manufacturing equipment (2+ years)

    • Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems (2+ years)

    • Industrial refrigeration experience or equivalent combination of trade school and experience (2+ years)

    • Willingness to complete Refrigeration Operator 1 course (CARO) or equivalent within 6 months of hire

    • Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC) and Process Safety Management (PSM)

    • Comfortable working in extreme temperatures (-20°F to 100°F / -25°C to 37°C) with proper PPE and freezer gear

    • Able to lift at least 40 lbs. and handle physically demanding tasks

    • Flexible schedule, including weekends if needed

    • Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills

    • Comfortable working in varying noise levels

    If you enjoy hands-on work, using tools, and tackling mechanical challenges year-round, this is the role for you!

    Why Lineage?

    This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

    Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

    Benefits


    Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.