Welder

About the role

The Welder 1 position is responsible for performing quality welding of parts and fixtures in the railcar manufacturing process. This position visually inspects weld work and makes repairs performing basic manual and semi-automatic welding processes and assembles parts or attaches fixtures railcars using various equipment such as welding machines, torches, and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Fits, aligns, and clamps work, usually in fixtures, to prepare for welding steel
• Performs basic manual or semi-automatic arc welding of railcar parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies on production line
• Follows job orders including Weld Procedure Sheets while at the production line workstation
• Visually inspects work, repairs defective welds, and performs minor repairs
• Ensures that safety and housekeeping standards are met and maintained
• Ensures that Personal Protective Equipment requirements are followed and maintained

Qualifications

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Ability to complete and pass weld qualifications testing after attending company provided weld training

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience using a manual or semi-automatic arc welder
• Experience operating a forklift or overhead crane
• Experience working in a production environment
• Ability to learn to operate a forklift and overhead crane and complete certifications required through company training

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

• Work Environment: Production environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, moving machinery and trip hazards where personal protective equipment such as head, eye, hearing, and foot protection, including composite toed safety shoes, are required.
• Physical Activities And Requirements:
  • Sit: Occasionally
  • Stand: Constantly
  • Walk: Frequently
  • Bend: Frequently
  • Kneel/Squat: Occasionally
  • Handle/Finger: Constantly
  • Lift/Carry: 5-10 lbs: Constantly, 10-25 lbs: Constantly, 25-50 lbs: Frequently, 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable, 75+ lbs: Not Applicable
  • Push/Pull: Less than 10 lbs: Constantly, 10-25 lbs: Constantly, 25-50 lbs: Frequently, 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable, 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Greenbrier Companies (Greenbrier) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.