Railcar Welder: Precision Arc Welding on the Line

Greenbrier Companies, Inc.; Jackson (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. in Missouri is seeking a Welder 1 to join our railcar manufacturing team. The role focuses on quality welding of parts and fixtures, visual inspection, and basic repairs using manual and semi-automatic welding processes.

Responsibilities include aligning and clamping parts, following Weld Procedure Sheets, and maintaining safety and housekeeping standards on the production line; forklift/overhead crane experience is a plus and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently or with a team.
• Ability to pass weld qualifications testing after company-provided training.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience using a manual or semi-automatic arc welder.
• Experience operating a forklift or overhead crane.
• Experience in a production environment and willingness to learn certifications.

Responsibilities

• Fits, aligns, and clamps work, usually in fixtures, to prepare for welding steel.
• Performs basic manual or semi-automatic arc welding of railcar parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies on production line.
• Follows job orders including Weld Procedure Sheets while at the production line workstation.
• Visually inspects work, repairs defective welds, and performs minor repairs.
• Ensures that safety and housekeeping standards are met and maintained.
• Ensures that PPE requirements are followed and maintained.

Skills

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Welding testing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Arc welder

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Job description

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. in Missouri is seeking a Welder 1 to join our railcar manufacturing team. The role focuses on quality welding of parts and fixtures, visual inspection, and basic repairs using manual and semi-automatic welding processes.

Responsibilities include aligning and clamping parts, following Weld Procedure Sheets, and maintaining safety and housekeeping standards on the production line; forklift/overhead crane experience is a plus and training is provided.