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 FWeld 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-workersand 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
