Welder / Fitter I

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee shared ownership plan

Job summary

Atlantic Track & Turnout Co. in Memphis, TN, seeks a Welder / Fitter I to join our day shift team. This hands-on role focuses on welding structural components, reading blueprints, and assembling rail hardware.

You will operate cranes and forklifts, perform MIG and Stick welding, maintain safety, and contribute to process improvements. A high school diploma and at least 1 year welding experience are required; forklift training and AWS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets work instructions, blueprints, and reference documents.
• Experience with MIG and Stick welding processes.
• Forklift operation and safety awareness are required.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets work instructions, blueprints, and reference documents.
• Operates cranes, jib cranes, and forklifts to move material.
• Performs MIG and Stick welding, typically 3/8 bead with flux core wire.
• Assembles material, grinds rail fits on castings, drives spikes with a hammer.
• May pull parts and/or material from stock.
• Maintains safety and quality focused mindset.

Skills

MIG welding

Stick welding

Blueprint reading

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Arc gouger

Flux core wire

Welding equipment

Job description

Here at Atlantic Track & Turnout Co., we lead the way for manufacturing, supply, and service for railroads, transit systems, and crane runways. We’re proud to be employee-owned and take great pride in the exceptional results we consistently deliver for our partners and customers. For over 60 years, Atlantic Track has put our people first to foster strong teams, products, and services that are second to none.We’re currently seeking a Welder / Fitter I to join our growing team of professionals in Memphis, Tennessee.This position will support our Day shift, which operates Monday through Friday from 6:00am to 2:30pm.Roles and Responsibilities:Reads and interprets work instructions, blueprints, and reference documentsCritically examines how various mechanical and/or structural parts fit togetherOperates cranes, jib cranes, and forklifts to assist with moving materialAssembles material as needed, grinding rail fits on castings, driving spikes with an impact ridge, hammering clips with a sledgehammer, using an arc gougerMay be required to pull parts and/or material from stockPerforms primarily MIG and Stick welding, usually 3/8 weld bead using flux core wireAssists other employees, works collaboratively to accomplish goalsAlerts/advises supervisors or engineers when issues ariseMaintains a safety and quality focused mindsetMakes suggestions and improves processes or quality of assembly projects at handMinimum Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, TASC, etc.)Minimum of 1 year of industrial welding experienceSafety Awareness – the ability to wear and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), ensure tools are in good working order, and take action if coworkers in work area are at risk or causing riskMust be able to complete internal forklift training and certificationMust be able to complete AWS (American Welding Society) Weld CertificationAbility to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.Ability to work on-site in Memphis, TennesseePreferred Qualifications:Experience in heavy structural assembly workWillingness to adapt and learnA self-starter who takes initiativeAtlantic Track offers a holistic benefits package, including competitive pay, 401k plan with company matching funds, health / dental / vision insurance options, life insurance, paid time off, an employee shared ownership plan, and more. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.