Welder Technician, Int

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.; Red Oak (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. seeks an intermediate Welder Technician to refurbish and repair rail car components in a safety-focused environment. You will follow AAR procedures, quality requirements, and company safety rules while performing duties.

You will use welders and related tools, inspect welds, and collaborate with supervisors and teammates to complete tasks efficiently and accurately. Prior welding experience in manufacturing is preferred; PPE is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Ability to read blueprints and work orders.
• Experience with welding, cutting, gouging, inspecting, and testing using welding tools.
• Proficient in performing complex weld repairs in flat and horizontal positions.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains knowledge of The Association of American Railroads repair procedures and complies with regulations, quality assurance standards, and company safety policies.
• Performs refurbishing and/or repairs to rail car components using welders, grinders, cutting torches, air arching equipment, and various gauges to inspect weld repairs.
• Performs Dye Penetrant Non-Destructive Testing for material and weld repairs.
• Performs tasks under the direction of Supervisor and reports materials/equipment needs to complete tasks.
• Performs special processes for repair or refurbishment based on customer work orders.
• Makes adjustments to welder and feeder settings and performs minor repairs to tools/equipment.
• Wears and maintains respirator welding hood.
• Collaborates with Supervisor and team members and assists in training new employees.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint Reading

Measurement & Gauges

Teamwork

Tools

Welding Equipment

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, Intermediate 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.

• Establishes and maintains basic knowledge and fundamentals of The Association of American Railroads repair procedures and complies with The Association of American Railroads regulations, quality assurance standards, and Greenbrier Rail Services Environmental Health and Safety policies.
• Performs required refurbishing and/or repairs to rail car components using welders, grinders, cutting torches, air arching equipment, various gauges to inspect weld repairs and other tools related to the work process.
• Performs Dye Penetrant Non-Destructive Testing for material and weld repairs.
• 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 special processes for repair or refurbishment based on customer work orders.
• Makes regular adjustments to welder and feeder settings as required for material being repaired and performs minor repairs to tools and equipment to maintain them in good working order.
• Wears, cleans and maintains air-purifying respirator welding hood.
• Interacts with Supervisor and team members in a team environment and assists in the training and coaching of new employees when required.

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.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and work orders.
• Ability to preform complex weld repairs in Flat and Horizontal positions.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with the following welding processes: burning, air arc, and grinding

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

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, full dress protective welding leathers 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: Constantly
• Walk: Occasionally
• Bend: Frequently
• Kneel/Squat: Frequently
• Crawl: Occasionally
• Climb: Occasionally
• Reach Forward: Constantly
• Reach Upward: Frequently
• Handling/Fingering: Constantly

Lift / Carry Requirements

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

Push / Pull Requirements

• Up to 10 lbs: Constantly
• 10-25 lbs: Constantly
• 25-50 lbs: Constantly
• 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. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources [e-mail] call us at 503-684-7000.