Welder (Level 1)

Level 1 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 searching for 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 forklift or crane.

Educational Qualification

• The applicants should have preferably a High School Education or Equivalent

Work Experience

• The candidates should have either experience in welding or an interest in production welding.
• Requires individual to pass applicable welding tests to work as a welder.

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 weld 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.

Physical Demands

Key-

• N (Not Applicable): Activity is not applicable to this occupation
• O (Occasionally): Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)
• F (Frequently): Occupation requires this activity from 33% – 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5+ hours/day)
• C (Constantly): Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Activities-

• Stand: frequently
• Walk: frequently
• Sit: occasionally
• Climb: occasionally
• Crawl: occasionally
• Squat or kneel: occasionally
• Bend: occasionally
• Reach Outward: occasionally
• Reach above shoulder: occasionally
• Drive: occasionally

Lift Carry-

• 10 lbs or less: occasionally
• 11 – 20 lbs: occasionally
• 21 – 50 lbs: occasionally
• 51 – 100 lbs: N/A
• Over 100 lbs: N/A

Push/Pull-

• 10 lbs or less: occasionally
• 10 – 20 lbs: occasionally
• 20 – 50 lbs: occasionally
• 51 – 100 lbs: N/A
• Over 100 lbs: N/A

Safety Equipment-

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

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 – minorities, females, protected veterans, and disabled.