Welder III

Job Purpose

This position is responsible to operate various hand-welding and flame-cutting equipment to weld, fabricate or join work pieces together. Work involves safe use of various hand and power tools common to the welding trade along with various welding methods such as MIG or Stick.

Responsibilities

• Pass internal welding certification in conjunction with requirements under ISO, AAR, and other regulatory agencies;
• Retrieve materials assembled and weld into a finished product;
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements);
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded;
• Interpret welding blueprints, assembly instructions, drawings, JSA’s, and bills of material;
• Maintain welding proficiency as required by Progress Rail QSP 4.9 as well as any applicable local and international standards;
• Candidate must be able to accurately use measuring devices such as tape measures, scales, and calipers. Must be able to measure and record the required inspection information;
• Candidate must be able to use various hand tools as well as pneumatic and electric powered grinders and impact wrenches, as well as overhead cranes to transport components into and out of the work area.

Qualifications

• Requires HS Diploma or GED;
• Skill Level III – 2-3 years of experience as a welder, certification in GMAW and FCAW preferred. Technical certifications can substitute for experience;
• Mastery of various welds such as pipe weld, GMAW, SMAW, etc. in all positions;
• Certification to a recognized welding standard such as AWS D1.1;
• Perform single and multi-pass welds in all positions;
• Able to perform preventative and basic maintenance of weld machines and equipment; change out wire and gas bottles as needed;
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead);
• Able to train others;
• Forklift certified;
• May be trained on other welding machinery such as a Robot Welder.

Benefits

Benefits start on your first day! Monthly production bonus program! Work in a state-of-the-art, clean facility with a climate-controlled environment! 2nd or 3rd shift

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail. Competitive Salary, 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting), Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance, Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Paid Time-Off (PTO), Employee Assistance Plan, Education Assistance Program, Employee Recognition Programs, Site specific Production and Incentive Plans, Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans, Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs. Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.