Career Welder – Railcar Fabrication (Day Shift)

Trinity Industries, Inc.; Iowa; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Rail Maintenance Services, Inc. is seeking Career Welders for our Shell Rock, Iowa facility. If you enjoy hands-on work, building and repairing railcar components, this role offers a modern maintenance environment with steady work, growth opportunities, and strong benefits.

As a Career Welder on day shift, you will weld, repair, and fabricate railcar parts using various welding processes, following blueprints and work orders to ensure safe, quality results.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of related welding experience.
• MIG and FCAW welding experience.
• Welding in 2G, 3G, and 4G positions.
• Ability to weld vertical and overhead.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints, work orders, and instructions.
• Comfortable working 15 feet or more above ground.

Responsibilities

• Weld in all required positions and assemble railcar components.
• Repair and weld railcar parts and subassemblies.
• Perform oxy-fuel and carbon arc welding.
• Read and interpret blueprints, layouts, and work orders.
• Use hand tools and welding equipment; ensure workmanship meets specifications.
• Inspect finished work and perform basic NDE tests as needed.
• Complete required job records and maintain safety standards.
• Collaborate with team to meet production schedules.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

MIG welding

FCAW welding

Read blueprints

Welding in different positions

Teamwork

Job description

Trinity Rail Maintenance Services, Inc. is seeking Career Welders for our Shell Rock, Iowa facility. If you enjoy hands-on work, building and repairing railcar components, this role offers a modern maintenance environment with steady work, growth opportunities, and strong benefits.

As a Career Welder on day shift, you will weld, repair, and fabricate railcar parts using various welding processes, following blueprints and work orders to ensure safe, quality results.