Welder Railroad Freight Car Repair

Mid-America Car, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Welder/Fabricator to join their railroad car repair department. This role offers the opportunity to work with various metal working equipment, including welders and grinders, while providing training for the right candidate. You'll tackle individual projects and may occasionally work outdoors in challenging weather conditions. The position includes a night shift rotation with added pay and generous benefits, making it a rewarding opportunity for those with a passion for metal fabrication. If you're looking for a role that combines skill development with a supportive work environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Pay up to $30.59 per hour

Generous company paid 401(k) retirement profit sharing

Annual cash bonuses

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Qualifications

• Must pass in-house weld test and AWS certification within 30 days.
• Experience with metal working equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Fabricators will work on individual projects with little supervision.
• Must be available for night shift rotation based on seniority.

Skills

Welding

Metal Fabrication

Metal Working Equipment

Assembly

Education

AWS Certification

Tools

Welders

Grinders

Torches

Hand Tools

Job description

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a Welder/Fabricator for our railroad car repair department. Previous railroad experience is preferred but we will train the right individual! A qualified candidate would preferably have a background in welding and metal fabrication/assembly. Our employees work with standard metal working equipment such as welders, grinders, torches, and various hand tools normally inside a shop setting. This position involves occasional travel and possible rotations onto a night shift. Night shift rotation is based on seniority but shall not exceed 30 days from 3:30 PM to 2:30 AM, 4 nights per week. Night shift pays an additional $0.92 per hour and has 3-day weekends every weekend.

Job Perks:

• Pay up to $30.59 per hour
• Hourly base 40 hr/week ($60K) plus occasional overtime 10-20 hrs/week
• Generous company paid 401(k) retirement profit sharing
• Annual cash bonuses
• Benefit package includes health, dental, disability, vision, long and short term disability

Job Duties:

Fabricators will be given individual projects on a daily basis and are expected to work individually or with a partner depending on the given project. Expected to perform tasks with little to no direct supervision. Applicants MUST be available to take turns based on seniority and work up to a 30-day rotation on night shift from 3:30 PM to 2:30 AM (4-10 hr nights) Monday - Thursday. If assigned to a night shift, this adds $0.92 of shift differential pay.

Job Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass an in-house weld test and subsequently pass a company paid AWS certification within 30 days.
• Most work is inside, but occasionally must be able to work outdoors in wet and cold (below freezing) weather.
• Must have previous experience using metal working equipment.
• This is strenuous work requiring good corrected vision, hearing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching and lifting.