Welder Technician, Assoc

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.; Red Oak (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in freight rail transportation as a Welder Technician, Associate. This role is essential for refurbishing and repairing rail car components, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and quality standards. You will work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with a dedicated team while using advanced tools and techniques. The position offers a chance to grow your skills and contribute to vital projects that keep the rail industry moving forward. If you're passionate about hands-on work and teamwork, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize tasks and ensure attention to detail.
• Experience with welding processes: burning, air arc, and grinding.

Responsibilities

• Refurbish and repair rail car components using welding and cutting tools.
• Comply with safety regulations and quality assurance standards.

Skills

Welding

Cutting

Grinding

Team Communication

Attention to Detail

Measuring Equipment Usage

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welders

Grinders

Cutting Torches

Air Arching Tools

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.

Summary

The Welder Technician, Associate is responsible for all aspects of refurbishing and repairing rail car components. This position ensures that all work is done in compliance with The Association of American Railroads, customer quality control requirements, and all company guidelines and safety rules are followed when performing duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complies with The Association of American Railroads regulations, quality assurance standards, and Greenbrier Rail Services Environmental Health and Safety policies.
• Performs assigned tasks under the direction of Supervisor and department leader and notifies Supervisor or department leader of materials and/or equipment needed to complete job tasks.
• Performs required refurbishing and/or repairs to rail car components using welders, grinders, cutting torches, and air arching.
• Performs minor repairs to tools and equipment to maintain them in good working order.
• Interacts with Supervisor and team members in a team environment and assists in the training and coaching of new employees when required.
• Maintains and establishes basic knowledge and fundamentals of The Association of American Railroads repair procedures.
• Performs set up and operation of metal working tools such as welder, grinder, cutting torches, and other tools related to the work process.
• Complies with special processes assigned, based on work orders.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while ensuring attention to detail.
• Ability to use measuring equipment such as a ruler and other precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to work and communicate within a team setting.
• Ability to use machines and tools that are used for welding, cutting, gouging, inspecting, and testing.
• Experience with the following welding processes: burning, air arc, and grinding.
• Valid Driver’s License is required for positions in Modesto, CA.

Preferred Qualifications

• One + years work experience in a manufacturing environment.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical environment requires the employee to work in hot and cold environments, in and out of the weather, work safely around heavy equipment and on top of and under railcars, as well as around railroad tracks. Employees are required to use personal protective equipment such as steel toe boots, hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, welding and grinding shields, etc. or as environmental conditions dictate.

Working Postures

• Sit: Occasionally
• Stand: Frequently
• Walk: Constantly
• Bend: Frequently
• Kneel/Squat: Frequently
• Crawl: Frequently
• Climb: Frequently
• Reach Forward: Frequently
• Reach Upward: Frequently
• Handling/Fingering: Frequently

Lift / Carry Requirements

• 5-10 lbs: Frequently
• 10-25 lbs: Frequently
• 25-50 lbs: Frequently
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

• Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
• 10-25 lbs: Frequently
• 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.

Job Locations US-IA-Red Oak

ID 2024-3411

Company Gunderson Rail Services, LLC

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Category Production

Workplace Type Onsite