Railcar Refurbishment Welder — Associate

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.; Red Oak (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunderson Rail Services, LLC in Iowa is seeking a Welder Technician, Associate to refurbish and repair rail car components in a structured, safety-focused environment. You will follow AA rail regulations, quality standards, and company safety policies while performing welding, grinding and basic repairs.

Work involves setup and operation of metalworking tools, teamwork, and potential coaching of newer employees. Valid driver's license may be required for certain locations.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while ensuring attention to detail.
• Ability to use measuring equipment such as a ruler and other precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to work and communicate within a team setting.
• Ability to use machines and tools that are used for welding, cutting, gouging, inspecting, and testing.
• Experience with welding processes: burning, air arc, and grinding.
• Valid Driver’s License is required for positions in Modesto, CA.

Responsibilities

• Complies with The Association of American Railroads regulations, quality assurance standards, and Greenbrier Rail Services Environmental Health and Safety policies.
• Performs assigned tasks under the direction of Supervisor and department leader and notifies Supervisor or department leader of materials and/or equipment needed to complete job tasks.
• Performs required refurbishing and/or repairs to rail car components using welders, grinders, cutting torches, and air arching.
• Performs minor repairs to tools and equipment to maintain them in good working order.
• Interacts with Supervisor and team members in a team environment and assists in the training and coaching of new employees when required.
• Maintains and establishes basic knowledge and fundamentals of The Association of American Railroads repair procedures.
• Performs set up and operation of metal working tools such as welder, grinder, cutting torches, and other tools related to the work process.
• Complies with special processes assigned, based on work orders.

Skills

Prioritize tasks

Measuring equipment

Teamwork

Welding tools

Welding processes

Valid Driver’s License

Tools

Welder

Grinder

Cutting torches

Job description

Gunderson Rail Services, LLC in Iowa is seeking a Welder Technician, Associate to refurbish and repair rail car components in a structured, safety-focused environment. You will follow AA rail regulations, quality standards, and company safety policies while performing welding, grinding and basic repairs.

Work involves setup and operation of metalworking tools, teamwork, and potential coaching of newer employees. Valid driver's license may be required for certain locations.