Welding Specialist

Amsted Rail Company Inc; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Amsted Rail – Granite City facility is seeking a skilled welder to perform welding per AWS practices on castings and steel grades. The role involves defect identification/removal, use of carbon arc equipment, cutting torches, and finishing with proper gauging and documentation.

You will read drawings, operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and assist with hydrostatic testing prep. This non-exempt, full-time position offers union-based wage progression under the CBA and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Welding experience per AWS practices preferred.
• Ability to read gauge application drawings and apply gauges.
• Read/interpret castings requirements; follow CWI/specified procedures.

Responsibilities

• Weld per AWS practices on all castings and grades of steel.
• Identify defects and remove per AWS and ASF specs.
• Use carbon arc machinery for defect removal and identification.
• Cut with cutting torch/rosebud for local repairs and preparation.
• Identify, chip, grind, and blend surface discontinuities per ASF specs.
• Weld attachments as per casting requirements and CWI procedures.
• Map defects on documentation and verify weld mappings.
• Visually confirm repairs and document results.
• Operate gauges on patterns and ensure documentation.
• Operate overhead cranes/hoists as needed.
• Load/unload castings from blast machine and move with forklift.
• Chain and labor tasks as assigned by management.
• Operate paint guns and cleaning units for casting finishing.
• Run gauges and record results; assist prep for hydrostatic testing.

Skills

Welding

AWS standards

Gauge reading

Crane operation

Education

High School or better

Tools

Carbon arc machinery

Cutting torch

Gauges

Overhead cranes

Forklift

HVLP paint gun

Job description

AR - Granite City Facility
Granite City, IL 62040, USA

• On-site
• Production
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: WELDI009660

Description

• Weld per AWS practices on all castings and grades of steel
• Distinguish defects / inclusion and properly remove defects per AWS and ASF specification standards
• Use carbon arc machinery for defect removal and identification including operating inside an enclosed carbon arc booth
• Use a cutting torch / rosebud torch for local stress relief, metal removal, castings dressing, and gate removal
• Identify, chip, grind, and blend surface discontinuities of all transit castings to ASF specifications; including grinding on welds and de-slagging to verify welds / repairs are done properly
• Weld on attachments designated by casting requirements and the CWI procedures
• Map out defects on digital / paper documentation for customer requirements, including verification of weld mapping
• Visually indicate all repairs were successfully made and documented
• Read gauge application drawings and apply gauges to all transit patterns
• Operate overhead cranes / hoists safely as needed by management
• Load / unload the transit castings into and out of the blast machine
• Operate forklift to transfer castings from position to position
• Chain and labor as designated by management
• Operate an airless / HVLP paint gun for castings within a paint system
• Operate a power washer / steam cleaning unit in preparation for castings to be painted
• Run gauges on multiple patterns and products and record results/document as required
• Assist castings prep for hydrostatic testing
• Required testing per specification determined by CWI

What we offer you:

The hourly pay for this position is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The current starting rate for this role is $24.31 per hour, with progression through the established wage scale based on tenure and contractual increases outlined in the agreement. All compensation is administered in accordance with the terms of the union contract.

This non-exempt role is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with the CBA and applicable federal and state laws.

Amsted Rail offers a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, well‑being, and long‑term financial security. For union-represented employees, benefits are provided in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement and may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and additional wellness resources
• Tuition reimbursement and career development programs
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays, per contract

Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities and any other basis covered by federal, state, or local law.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

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