Welder 2

The Greenbrier Companies; Jackson (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greenbrier Companies is seeking a Welder 2 to perform quality welding of railcar parts and fixtures on the production line. You will read blueprints, follow Weld Procedure Sheets, and visually inspect welds while using welding machines, torches, and hand tools.

You will prepare metal, clamp work in fixtures, and ensure safety and housekeeping standards are met in a busy railcar manufacturing environment. Training others on welding tasks may be part of the role.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass applicable weld assessments to perform work as a welder 2.
• Ability to read blueprints or weld drawings and procedures.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to learn to operate a forklift and overhead crane and complete certifications.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Fits, aligns, and clamps work, usually in fixtures, to prepare for welding.
• Performs 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.
• Prepares metal for welding by grinding and/or doing joint preparations.
• Ensures safety, PPE, and housekeeping standards are met and maintained.
• Assists in training other welders by on the job training when requested.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Welding experience

Forklift operation

Weld gauges

Weld drawings

Arc welding

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Welding machines

Job description

At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters.The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.

Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization.We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.

Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Leadership (IDEAL) commitment is rooted in these values, which lead to a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day.

Summary

The Welder 2 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 manual and semi-automatic welding processes and assembles parts or attaches fixtures to railcars using various equipment, such as welding machines, torches, and hand tools.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Fits, aligns, and clamps work, usually in fixtures, to prepare for welding.
• Performs 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.
• Prepares metal for welding by grinding and/or doing joint preparations.
• Ensures that safety, personal protective equipment, and housekeeping standards are met and maintained and performs other duties as directed by Group Leader, Supervisor, and/or upper management.
• Assists in training other welders by conducting on the job training when requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to pass applicable weld assessments to perform work as a welder 2.
• Ability to use weld gauges and computers.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints or weld drawings and procedures
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to learn to operate a forklift and overhead crane and complete certifications required through company 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.
• 12+ months experience in welding

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

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

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] call us at 503-684-7000.