Rail Thermite Welder – Track Repair & Heavy Construction

RailWorks Corporation; Chehalis (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

RailWorks Corporation seeks a Thermite Welder to repair railroad tracks in heavy construction settings. You will work under supervision to perform Thermite welding, track cutting, measuring, removal, and replacement, including switch configuration and restoration tasks.

Requirements include 2+ years in Thermite Welding within a railroad environment, knowledge of welding processes, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of Thermite Welding experience in a heavy railroad industrial environment.
• Thorough knowledge of the Thermite Welding process and procedures.
• Certified by Contractor Orientation, ERail Safe and Railway Maintenance Machine Operation
• 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

• Repair railroad tracks in heavy construction environments.
• Operate Thermite welding equipment and related tools safely.
• Perform rail cutting, measuring, removal, and replacement; assist with switch configuration.
• Contribute to track construction and restoration activities.
• Record maintenance work and prepare reports.
• Follow safety policies and procedural requirements.
• Communicate job briefs and status updates to supervision.

Skills

Thermite welding experience

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Team supervision

Technical problem solving

Education

Contractor Orientation certification

ERail Safe

Railway Maintenance Machine Operation

Tools

iPad usage

Job description

RailWorks Corporation seeks a Thermite Welder to repair railroad tracks in heavy construction settings. You will work under supervision to perform Thermite welding, track cutting, measuring, removal, and replacement, including switch configuration and restoration tasks.

Requirements include 2+ years in Thermite Welding within a railroad environment, knowledge of welding processes, and relevant certifications.