Welder

North American Rail Solutions; Mulberry (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Rail Solutions is searching for a skilled Welder to perform welding repairs and maintain essential rail components. The candidate will be responsible for various welding procedures, including thermite welding, ensuring all work meets safety and regulatory standards.

The ideal applicant will have a high school diploma or GED, welding certification, and proven experience in railway maintenance. Strong communication and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to work outdoors, are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a welder in thermite welding and rail maintenance processes.
• Experience in new track construction processes.
• One or more years of outside work experience (e.g., construction, heavy equipment operating).

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment in a safe condition.
• Read blueprints and take measurements.
• Replace rail anchors and drive spikes.
• Set up and operate welding equipment.
• Assist crews in rail repairs.
• Monitor flow of gases for field welds.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving

Hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

Ability to read welding symbols

Knowledge of TIG, MIG, arc, and oxy-fuel welding

MS Office skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Welding certification

Job description

North American Rail Solutions (NARS) is seeking a Welder responsible for welding repairs and maintains all aspects of rail including frogs, rail-ends, turn-outs, switch points, and use thermite welding processes to connect rails. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, innovative, flexible, and excited to take ownership over the responsibilities of the position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures.
• Replace rail anchors, drive spikes, and tamp ballast as needed.
• Set up and operate hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Use Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, or Shielded Metal Arc welding processes.
• Assist crews on job sites in other rail related repairs such as changing out rails, changing crossties, etc.
• Maintain track conditions using various welding procedures including thermite pot welding, flux-core, MIG, and stick arc welding.
• Apply filler rod to molten area to form weld.
• Monitor and maintain flow of gases, light torch and adjust gas mixture and pressure to obtain desired flame when making field welds.
• Repair or replace broken or cracked rail and build-up rail, trim weld, grind the surface of rail, and grind gauge sides.
• Inspect welding after grinding to check for hairline cracks or any visible defects.
• Operate propane torches and electric and gas welding equipment.
• Clean work pieces to remove impurities, such as slag, rust, and grease.
• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Welding certification.
• Work Experience: Proven experience as a welder in thermite welding and other rail related maintenance processes; experience in new track construction processes; one or more years of outside work experience (e.g., construction, heavy equipment operating, etc.).
• Skills & Knowledge: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; problem solving and hand-eye coordination; attention to detail; ability to read and interpret welding symbols and engineering drawings; knowledge of TIG, MIG, arc, and oxy-fuel welding; ability to pass a welding test; MS Office skills.