1st shift Welder

Job Description Job Description

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