Welder

Impact Workforce Solutions; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Welder to join their team in a full-time role focused on the fabrication and maintenance of locomotive components. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and equipment in a dynamic environment. You will be responsible for ensuring safety compliance, performing high-quality welds, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts. With a commitment to employee development, this company provides paid training and a range of benefits, making it an ideal place for those looking to advance their careers in welding while enjoying a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

5 Days of PTO

6 Paid Holidays

Health Insurance Premiums Paid

Retirement Plan Access

Financial Fitness Programs

Employee Savings Programs

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of welding experience or technical certifications.
• Certified Welder with knowledge of locomotive components.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and repair locomotive components.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and FRA guidelines.
• Perform welding in various positions and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Welding

Mechanical Aptitude

Troubleshooting

Safety Compliance

Education

Technical Certifications

1-2 years of experience as a welder

Tools

Welders

Cutting Torches

Grinders

Forklifts

Overhead Cranes

Job description

Job Title: Welder, Locomotive
Location: Mayfield, KY
Shift: Weekend (Friday – Sunday 6am – 6pm)
Weekend shifts (36 hours worked, paid for 40 hours)
Pay: $19-24 per hour based on experience with $1 shift differential
Fulltime, Benefits, and Weekly Pay

Our positions are full-time, year-around employment with paid training. We offer:

• 5 Days of PTO
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Up to 50% of health insurance premiums paid by Impact
• Access to a retirement plan, financial fitness, and employee savings programs

Job Overview
Responsible for the fabrication, assembly, repair, inspection, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of locomotive components, parts, and structures to ensure conformance with FRA, company, and customer specifications. This is accomplished by performing the following duties or ability to be trained to perform the following duties.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Comply with the guidelines set forth by the FRA on Personal Blue Signal Protection of Workers.
• Following general safety rules, welds locomotive components/heavy plate and sheet metal such as underframe structures, end plates, draft gear pockets, etc.
• Perform single and multi-pass welds in all positions (vertical, flat, and overhead) on locomotive components, parts, and structures.
• Ability to, or ability to learn to work from drawings, weld procedure specifications and operating procedures.
• Properly utilize equipment and tools consistently, accurately, and safely:
• Welders, cutting torches, grinders, gouging equipment, forklifts, overhead cranes, other tools.
• Follow written/scope of work instructions and or QWI’s consistently, accurately, and safely.
• Analyze and able to correct faults related to inspection, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and installations of locomotive components.
• Participate in problem solving and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain written and computer records as required.
• May roll, bend, flange, cut, and shape plates and other heavy parts using shop machinery.
• Keep work areas clean and organized and take proper care of all equipment and tools.
• Assist in other repairs and maintenance as assigned by supervision.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, utilize all PPE.
• Specific site-based duties and responsibilities may apply, consult with local team.
• Ability to pipe weld.

Qualifications, Experience, Education

• 1-2 years of experience as a welder.
• Technical certifications can substitute for experience.
• Certified Welder.
• Knowledge of locomotive components.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions
The position requires physical strength to lift 50lbs and stamina for working in tight spaces while installing or repairing machinery. Employees must stand for most of the day and frequently walk, squat, kneel, and climb. The role involves exposure to high noise levels and vibrations, necessitating the use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and the ability to read schematics. The work environment varies between indoor and outdoor settings, with exposure to temperature extremes and weather elements, as well as oils and lubricants. Teamwork is essential to meet production goals, and strict adherence to safety policies is crucial due to the safety-sensitive nature of the job, which involves working near live tracks and heavy equipment.