COLBERT COUNTY, Ala. - FreightCar America announced Monday it will host a job fair to fill between 150 and 200 production team positions at the mile-long railcar plant in Barton, Alabama. The job fair will be held at the Marriott Shoals Conference Center on Tuesday, January 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
FreightCar America is increasing employment in the Shoals area as it expands its orders for railcar manufacturing. "We plan to do most of our hiring at the job fair," stated Amy Melton, Human Resources Director at FreightCar America. "A good candidate would have previous manufacturing and welding experience, but it is not a requirement. We have a welding school on-site to train incoming employees," explained Melton.
Candidates must be able to work in an assembly line environment as part of a team and be willing to work any shift. Attendees at the job fair are welcomed to bring their resumes. Potential candidates should complete an AIDT application online prior to the job fair.