Thermite Welder

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Thermite Welders builds and repairs railroad track in a heavy construction environment.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

· Basic track work duties; spiking, anchoring and surfacing

· Examines work pieces for defects and measures work pieces to ensure conformance with specifications.

· Performs routine preventive maintenance on small and large industrial equipment.

· Detects faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notifies supervisors.

· Operates equipment per safety policies, rules and regulations.

· Inspects equipment, diagnoses problems and notifies supervisor of the need to the repair equipment.

· Keeps records and prepares reports of maintenance work and cost of work.

· Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications

· A minimum of 2 years of welding experience in a heavy industrial environment.

· Thorough knowledge of the Thermite Welding process and welding properties of various types of metals.

· Certified by Contractor Orientation, e*Railsafe and Railway Maintenance Machine Operation

· Experienced in Railtech Boutet, Inc., Orgo-Thermit, Inc.Thermite Welding Processes

· Experienced in the use of Oxygen/Propane cutting and preheating processes

· Experienced in general railroad track work; such as; rail cutting, rail measuring, real removal, rail replacement, switch configuration, track construction and restoration.

· Experienced in reporting daily activities to supervision via paper or electronic means provided by the employer: such as iPad usage.

· Experienced in managing an employee; Welder Helper

· Experienced in communicating with railroad personnel regarding job briefs and completion of task at hand.

· Ability to look at a problem and recommend the best and most cost effective means for repair.

· Ability to understand and follow safety policies, rules and regulations.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

· Standing and walking around the project site;

· Frequent bending, lifting, digging, shoveling and moving of objects on site;

· Field environment and subject to all weather conditions;

· Working in and around live commuter trains, high voltage, confined space, safety sensitive cabling;

· Day, evening and weekend shift work.

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with PNR RailWorks without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

RailWorks is North America’s leading track and transit system experts for over 100 years and with 45 offices across the U.S. and Canada. We take on challenging projects every day and our success rely on a collaborative and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance. RailWorks also offers opportunities to grow your career, develop your skills and pursue success.

RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regardto an individual’s sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.