Welder II: Railcar Fabrication & Precision Welds

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.; Kennett (MO); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenbrier Central, LLC in Kennett, MO is seeking a Welder 2 to perform quality welding of railcar parts, visually inspect welds, and repair defects using arc welding and related equipment on the production floor.

The role requires reading blueprints, setting up parts in fixtures, maintaining welding parameters, and ensuring safety and housekeeping standards. Candidates should have prior production welding experience and ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes.

Qualifications

• Reading blueprints or weld drawings and procedures.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Experience with arc welding on railcar components.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Fits and clamps tank car parts in jigs/fixtures for welding.
• Operates weld machines, controls heat and travel speed for proper penetration.
• Inspects welds visually and repairs defects; performs minor repairs on equipment.
• Trains other welders through on‑the‑job training when requested.
• Reads blueprints or weld drawings and procedures for tasks.
• Maintains safety and housekeeping standards on the production floor.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Teamwork

Arc welding

Safety compliance

Forklift operation

Overhead crane

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Welding machines

Blueprints reading

Job description

Greenbrier Central, LLC in Kennett, MO is seeking a Welder 2 to perform quality welding of railcar parts, visually inspect welds, and repair defects using arc welding and related equipment on the production floor.

The role requires reading blueprints, setting up parts in fixtures, maintaining welding parameters, and ensuring safety and housekeeping standards. Candidates should have prior production welding experience and ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes.