Welder 1st shift (Career Level)

Trinity Industries; Iowa; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

TrinityRail Maintenance Services, Inc. in Shell Rock, Iowa, is seeking Career Welders to join the Mechanical Team. You will weld, repair, and fabricate railcar components using MIG and FCAW processes, reading blueprints and layouts to ensure safe, high-quality results.

As a Career Welder on day shift, you’ll work from blueprints and sketches, perform inspections, maintain records, and follow safety practices. Growth opportunities and wage progression are provided in a state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related welding experience.
• MIG and FCAW welding experience.
• FCAW experience in 2G, 3G, and 4G positions.
• Ability to weld vertical and overhead.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints, work orders, and instructions.
• Good working knowledge of welding tools, equipment, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Weld in all positions, including fillet and groove welds.
• Repair and weld railcar parts and subassemblies.
• Perform oxy-fuel and carbon arc work.
• Read and work from blueprints, layouts, work orders, and sketches.
• Inspect your work to ensure it meets specifications.
• Complete required job records.
• Follow safe work practices every day.
• Help your team get the job done.

Skills

MIG welding

FCAW welding

FCAW 2G/3G/4G

Blueprint reading

Vertical/Overhead welding

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description

Description

TrinityRail Maintenance Services, Inc. is looking for Career Welders to join our Mechanical Team in Shell Rock, Iowa.

If you like working with your hands, building and repairing things, and seeing the results of a hard day's work, this could be a great fit. You'll work in a newer, state-of-the-art railcar maintenance facility with steady work, opportunities to grow, wage progression, and great benefits.

Come build your career with us and help Deliver Goods for the Good of All.

As a Career Welder on day shift, You'll weld, repair, and fabricate railcar components using a variety of welding processes and equipment. You'll work from blueprints, layouts, work orders, and sketches to make sure the job is done safely and done right.

What you'll do

• Weld in all positions, including fillet and groove welds
• Repair and weld railcar parts and subassemblies
• Perform oxy-fuel and carbon arc work
• Read and work from blueprints, layouts, work orders, and sketches
• Use hand tools, measuring tools, jigs, and welding equipment
• Inspect your work to make sure it meets specifications
• Perform one or two NDE tests as needed
• Complete required job records
• Follow safe work practices every day
• Help your team get the job done
• Perform other duties as assigned

How you'll be successful

Around here, how the work gets done matters just as much as getting it done.

• Work safe. Look out for yourself and the people working beside you. Follow the process and never take shortcuts with safety.
• Take pride in your work. Do quality work the right way and make sure what leaves your hands meets the standard.
• Get the job done. Work with purpose, stay productive, and do your part to keep the team moving.
• Show respect. Treat people right, communicate clearly, and be someone your teammates can count on.
  

Qualifications

What you'll need

• 1-2 years of related welding experience
• MIG and FCAW welding experience
• FCAW experience in 2G, 3G, and 4G positions
• Ability to weld vertical and overhead
• Ability to read and follow blueprints, work orders, and instructions
• Good working knowledge of welding tools, equipment, and processes
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and work as part of a team
• Comfortable working 15 feet or more above ground
• Able to climb ladders and stairs
• Able to work in tight or confined spaces
• Able to kneel, bend, stand, and move throughout the shift
• Able to perform work requiring physical strength and dexterity