Welder

The Greenbrier Companies; Jackson (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greenbrier Companies in Jackson, MO is seeking a Welder 1 to perform quality welding of railcar parts and fixtures on the production line. You will visually inspect welds and repair as needed using manual and semi-automatic welding processes, and assemble parts with welding machines, torches, and hand tools.

You will follow Weld Procedure Sheets, ensure safety and housekeeping, and operate in a production environment with exposure to heat, noise, and moving machinery.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow verbal and written directions and job orders.
• Able to work independently or in a team on production lines.
• Must pass weld qualifications testing after training.

Responsibilities

• Fits, aligns, and clamps work to prepare for welding.
• Performs basic manual or semi-automatic arc welding on railcar parts.
• Follows Weld Procedure Sheets at the workstation.
• Visually inspects welds, repairs defects, and performs minor repairs.
• Adheres to safety, PPE, and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Welding qualification testing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding machines

Arc welding equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Summary

The Welder 1 position is responsible for performing quality welding of parts and fixtures in the railcar manufacturing process. This position visually inspects weld work and makes repairs performing basic manual and semi-automatic welding processes and assembles parts or attaches fixtures railcars using various equipment such as welding machines, torches, and hand tools.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

• 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 Personal Protective Equipment requirements are followed and maintained.

Qualifications

The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Ability to complete and pass weld qualifications testing after attending company provided weld training.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience using a manual or semi-automatic arc welder
• Experience operating a forklift or overhead crane
• Experience working in a a production environment
• Ability to learn to operate a forklift and overhead crane and complete certifications required through company training.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is in a production environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, moving machinery and trip hazards where personal protective equipment such as head, eye, hearing, and foot protection, including composite toed safety shoes, are required.

This position may be exposed to welding, machining, forming, metal surface treatment, laser cutting, plasma cutting, and other metal working and assembly processes.

Additional PPE may be required as determined by the environment.

Physical Activities and Requirements

Frequency Key

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5+ hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Working Postures

• Sit: Occasionally
• Stand: Constantly
• Walk: Frequently
• Bend: Frequently
• Kneel/Squat: Occasionally
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Climb: Not Applicable
• Reach Forward: Occasionally
• Reach Upward: Occasionally
• Handling/Fingering: Constantly

Lift / Carry Requirements

• 5-10 lbs: Constantly
• 10-25 lbs: Constantly
• 25-50 lbs: Frequently
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

• Less than 10 lbs: Constantly
• 10-25 lbs: Constantly
• 25-50 lbs: Frequently
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

EOE including Vet/Disability

Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources [e-mail] or call us at 503-684-7000.