Welder Technician, Assoc

The Greenbrier Companies; Red Oak (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greenbrier Companies seeks a Welder Technician, Associate, to refurbish and repair rail car components, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and quality standards. This role requires proficiency with welding equipment and the ability to work within a team. A valid driver's license is necessary for specific positions.

The work environment involves varying temperatures and requires the use of personal protective equipment. Candidates should be prepared to work safely around heavy equipment and on rail cars.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while ensuring attention to detail.
• Valid Driver’s License required for certain locations.

Responsibilities

• Refurbishing and repairing rail car components.
• Complies with safety policies and regulations.
• Operates metal-working tools as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team communication

Welding processes knowledge

Use of precision measuring equipment

Tools

Welders

Grinders

Cutting torches

Job description

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 company guidelines and safety rules.

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 a supervisor and notifies the supervisor or department leader of materials 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 supervisors and team members in a team environment and assists in the training and coaching of new employees when required.
• Maintains and establishes basic knowledge of the Association of American Railroads repair procedures.
• Sets up and operates metal‑working tools such as welders, grinders, 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 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 or more years of work experience in a manufacturing environment.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

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 hats, hearing protection, safety glasses, welding and grinding shields, or as environmental conditions dictate.

Physical Activities and Requirements

Frequency Key:

• 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: 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

Equal Opportunity Employer and Accommodations

Greenbrier is an equal opportunity employer. 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 who believes they may need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at [e-mail] or call 503‑684‑7000.