Overview

Role and Responsibilities:
The Welder will weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment.

  • Carbon black rail car maintenance
  • Enter and clean compartments
  • Inspect Liners / Bladders
  • Repair and or replace Liners / Bladders
  • Inflate and deflate Liners / Bladders
  • Pressure test Rail cars
  • Practiced in the use and application of derailers

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
  • Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
  • Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
  • Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
  • Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
  • Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.
  • Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models, and blueprints.
  • Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
  • Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.

Education and Experience:
LEVEL I: Completion of a formal apprenticeship OR successful completion of an in-company, one-year training program required.
LEVEL II: Completion of a formal apprenticeship. three-year on the job training required.
LEVEL III: Five -years on the job experience required.

Physical Requirements:
Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
Must be able to see details at close range.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds at times.
Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.
Must be able to works at heights and in confined spaces.
Must have transportation in employees name.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • On call
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Experience:

  • Railcar Welding: 2 years (Preferred)
  • Carbon Black: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Drivers Licenses (Required)

Shift availability:

Willingness to travel:

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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