Welder Technician, Assoc

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.

Red Oak (IA)

Hybrid

USD 42,000 - 63,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Gunderson Rail Services, LLC in the United States seeks a Welder Technician, Associate to refurbish and repair rail car components in compliance with industry regulations and company safety rules.

The role requires welding, cutting, gouging and inspection skills, plus the ability to work in a team environment and follow established procedures. This is a full-time, on-site position with opportunities for contributing to quality and safety improvements.

Qualifications

Prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail.
Use precision measuring equipment (ruler, etc.).
Work and communicate in a team setting.
Operate welding, cutting, gouging, inspecting and testing equipment.
Experience with welding: burning, air arc, grinding.
Valid Driver’s License required for Modesto, CA.

Responsibilities

Complies with AA Railroad regulations, quality standards and Greenbrier EH&S policies.
Performs tasks under supervision; communicates material/equipment needs.
Performs refurbishing/repairs to rail car components using welders, grinders, torches.
Performs minor repairs to tools and equipment.
Collaborates with Supervisor and teammates; assists training.
Follows AA Railroad repair procedures; maintains knowledge.
Sets up and operates metal-working tools for the process.
Follows special processes based on work orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Measuring equipment

Team environment

Welding, cutting, gouging, testing

Welding processes: burning, air arc,gr

Driver’s license

Tools

Welder

Grinder

Cutting torches

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.

Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.

Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Leadership (IDEAL) commitment is rooted in these values, which lead to a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day.

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

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

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

The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

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

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

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

EOE including Vet/Disability

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Job Locations

US-IA-Red Oak

2026-4725

Company

Gunderson Rail Services, LLC

Position Type

Regular Full-Time