Overview
Railcar Welders are responsible for ensuring railcar and freight car equipment meet standards for loading product and transportation on the rail network. Working in a fast-paced, shop environment, must work well in teams to maximize efficiency and safety, while demonstrating a strong initiative and willingness to mentor Helper’s.
Roles and Responsibilities
The incumbents work in a team environment to provide safe and effective railcar inspection, repair, and maintenance. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Perform repair, maintenance, and inspections on railcars and freight car equipment in accordance to industry standard
Complete the repair and application of all associated piping and valves, guards, shrouds, and covers
Perform any cutting, burning, welding, grinding, soldiering, and brazing associated with the removal or application of components
Ensure all work associated with rush repairs, road work, and supplementary service operation equipment is completed quickly and efficiently
Perform all preventative maintenance work and repairs on trucks, underframe, structure, safety appliances, braking systems, and draft systems
Promptly address and report all safety concerns and equipment problems to the site designate
Complete daily reports, daily logs, inspections and work reports and any other reports deemed necessary
Exert “best effort” to protect human life, human safety and company property
Participate in company developed training program for freight car mechanics
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Possess a good mechanical aptitude and knowledge of railcar components
Use hand and power tools and other equipment effectively and without injury
Be physically fit including the ability to pull self up and down from railcars on a continuous basis and lift and carry 50 lbs; ability to work in confined spaces and at heights with appropriate restraints
Willing to work outdoors
Ability to read blueprints, and write general documentation; learn and use new technology
Be able to pass site drug and alcohol testing
Education and Experience
Hold and maintain a valid class 5 driver’s and forklift license
Tracking and/or knowledge of Rail Operating Rules
Railway background with welding experience preferred
Experience operating various types of equipment an asset
Excellent verbal, writing and reading comprehension
Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand the level of expertise required in this position.