Railcar Welder & Fabricator

TM Track Machines; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced welders to join their dynamic team in the railroad sector. This role involves modifying and repairing railcars while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Enjoy a unique 4-day work week with every Friday off, and be part of a supportive environment where teamwork is paramount. Candidates will have the opportunity to showcase their welding skills and grow within a thriving company that values hard work and dedication. If you have a passion for welding and want to contribute to an exciting industry, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of welding experience or current certifications required.
• Ability to pass 2G, 3G, and 4G SMAW and FCAW tests within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Weld components in various positions and materials.
• Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint Reading

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Cutting Torch

Welding Equipment

Hand/Power Tools

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com. For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13203040.

TM Track Machines is NOW HIRING experienced welders who are interested in learning to modify and repair railcars and supporting the exciting railroad industry. We are looking for hard-working and dependable candidates who work well with a team.

Qualified candidates must have welding experience, including the ability to pass 2G, 3G, and 4G SMAW and FCAW weld tests within your first 90 days of employment. Candidates must be able to read and work from drawings and be able to identify and use the appropriate welding equipment for a given task.

4 day work week, Monday through Thursday! Paid every Friday!

Position Description

The Welder & Fabricator is responsible for welding projects for the Car Shop at TM Track Machines. They work with the Railcar Carmen in the modification and repair of railcars. This individual will be responsible for identifying and using the appropriate welding equipment to complete each task. They must inspect completed work for conformance to specifications and perform minor maintenance on equipment. The Welder & Fabricator ensures all company guidelines are met and all safety rules are followed when performing duties. Working safely and maintaining a safe work area are top priorities for this position.

Major Areas of Responsibility

1. Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
2. Weld separately or in combination, carbon steel and other alloys.
3. Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers; lay out pieces to be welded according to blueprints, schematics, or work orders.
4. Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
5. Recognize, set up, and operate hand/power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment; use welding equipment to join, surface, fabricate, and repair metal/material.
6. Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals.
7. Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits.
8. Effectively use the CAC-A (air carbon arc gouging) as well as oxy-fuel torch and plasma arc torch for thermal cutting operations.
9. Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications; ensure AAR, TM Track Machines, and customer quality standards are met.
10. Coordinate and complete assigned repairs efficiently and within the designated timeframe.
11. Notify management of any materials and/or equipment required to ensure completion of tasks.
12. Operate equipment safely, utilizing safe work habits; comply with all safety and environmental health policies.
13. Practice proper housekeeping by maintaining a clean work area.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Minimum of 3 years of welding experience or hold current weld certifications.
2. Must be able to pass 2G, 3G, and 4G SMAW and FCAW tests within the first 90 days of employment.
3. Able to read and work from drawings, including weld symbols.
4. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
5. Dependable and consistent attendance/punctuality.
6. Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively in English.
7. Perform and prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail.
8. Follow oral and written instructions, including basic blueprints and schematics.

Work Requirements

1. Work in conditions that include loud noise, fumes, dirt, and heavy equipment in motion.
2. Work in hot and cold environments, outdoors and indoors, around heavy equipment and on railcars and tracks.
3. Able to use a cutting torch in all positions without damaging adjoining parts.
4. Work on uneven surfaces and in tight spaces, including under railcars and around railroad tracks.
5. Distinguish auditory signals with training.
6. Adapt quickly to changing tasks and demands.
7. Wear PPE including steel toe boots, eye protection, ear protection, gloves, hot work PPE, and fall protection.
8. Meet physical requirements such as lifting up to 60 lbs, and performing tasks involving sitting, kneeling, standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.

Benefits Offered

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance