Welder

Position Summary

Welding assigned parts during the manufacture process of railroad equipment including set up and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications, using fixtures and/or blue prints combined with measuring devices.

Specific Responsibilities

• Ability to weld with MIG Wire up to .045
• Preheat parts up to 450 degrees F
• Weld plates or parts up to 2" in thickness
• Inspect grooves, angles, and gap allowances, squareness or imperfections on parts
• Remove rough spots from work piece, using a grinder, hand chisel, or pneumatic chisel
• Weld components in flat, vertical or angled positions
• Set up parts per blueprint drawing using fixtures or other measuring devices
• Other duties as assigned

Candidate Specifications

Minimum Requirements

• 1-2 years of prior welding experience with a weld certificate of training (within the past
• 2 years)
• 5+ years of recent experience if no certificate of training
• Experience using MIG welding machines and with daily set up and maintenance
• Ability to read basic welding blueprints
• Ability to use and read a tape measure to l/32nds of an inch
• Ability to use carpenter's square, combination square, level; and, basic welding tools
• Experience using pneumatic/electric grinders
• Good relations, communication skills, and must be able to interact well with co-workers
• and management
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and imperfections in parts or work
• Work with set goals and meeting deadlines
• Must be able to work in a team environment and be willing to work flexible hours and weekends as required
• Excellent attendance
• Safety orientated