Thermite Welder

PNR RailWorks; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Company Pension

Competitive Vacation

Room for advancement provided

Job summary

PNR RailWorks in Mississauga, Canada, is seeking Thermite Welders to build and repair railroad tracks in a heavy construction environment. This unionized position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement.

You will perform basic track work, inspect pieces, maintain equipment, and report activities. The role requires welding expertise, safety compliance, and effective communication with railroad personnel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of welding experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Thorough knowledge of the Thermite Welding process and welding properties of various metals.
• Certified by Contractor Orientation, eRailsafe and Railway Maintenance Machine Operation.
• Experienced in RailtechBoutet, 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, rail 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 and notifies supervisors.
• Operates equipment per safety policies, rules and regulations.
• Inspects equipment, diagnoses problems and notifies supervisor of the need to repair equipment.
• Keeps records and prepares reports of maintenance work and cost of work.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Welding experience

Thermite welding process

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Communication with railroad personnel

Education

Contractor Orientation

eRailsafe

Railway Maintenance Machine Operation

Tools

Oxygen/Propane cutting

Railtech Boutet

iPad reporting

Job description

Thermite Weldersbuildsandrepairs railroad trackin a heavy construction environment.

Job ID: 20015

Benefits Offering

• Health & Dental Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Pension
• Competitive Vacation
• Room for advancement provided

Compensation

• Unionized Position
• Salary Range: $45.11

Position Summary

Thermite Weldersbuildsandrepairs railroad trackin a heavy construction environment.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Basic track work duties; spiking,anchoringand 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,rulesand regulations.
• Inspects equipment, diagnosesproblemsand 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 ofvarious typesof metals.
• Certified by Contractor Orientation, e*Railsafeand Railway Maintenance Machine Operation
• Experienced inRailtechBoutet, Inc.,Orgo-Thermit,Inc.ThermiteWelding 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, trackconstructionand 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 personnelregardingjob briefs and completion of task at hand.
• Ability to look at a problem and recommend the best and mostcost effectivemeans for repair.
• Ability to understand and follow safety policies,rulesand regulations.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Standing and walking around the project site;
• Frequent bending, lifting, digging,shovelingand 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,eveningand weekend shift work.

Company Overview

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.

RailWorks is North America’s leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company. We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.

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.

PNR RailWorks is committed to fostering an equitable, accessible, and inclusive workplace. As such, PNR RailWorks will ensure reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process, including the interview. If selected for an interview, requests for accommodation can be confidentially made to a member of the recruitment team who will arrange in advance for reasonable and appropriate accommodation for fair and equitable assessment throughout the process.