Welder

Welder Job Highlights

Company Profile

The Greenbrier Companies is a leading designer, manufacturer, and supplier of freight rail and marine transportation equipment and services.

Job Profile

The company is recruiting a Welder who will fit work into jigs and fixtures, perform manual or semi-automatic arc welding, use weld machines properly, visually inspect weld work, repair defective welds, and operate forklifts or cranes.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have a High School Education or Equivalent
• Requires individuals to pass applicable welding tests to work as a welder

Work Experience

• Possess either experience in welding or an interest in production welding

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensures that safety and housekeeping standards are met and maintained.
• Fits, aligns, and clamps work, usually in jigs and fixtures, to prepare for welding steel.
• Operates forklift or hook and hitch to overhead crane to move material.
• Performs manual or semi-automatic arc welding of railcar parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies on the bench, floor, or assembly line.
• Performs occasional air arc or flame cutting to help repair defective welds.
• Visually inspects weld work, repairs defective welds, and performs minor repairs to equipment.
• When using the welding machine maintains heat and speed of travel to assure penetration and weld bead size, grinds work incidental to welding, removes weld slag, and preheats work.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Production Group Leader.

Safety Equipment Required

• Hard Hat
• Hearing Protection
• Composite Toe Safety Shoes
• Additional PPE per the appropriate JSA for the specific area

Benefits/Perks

• 401k Plan
• Discounts and Savings
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Health and Wellness Resources
• Income Protection
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Program

Employer’s Statement

The Greenbrier Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.