Thermite Welder

RailWorks•Knoxville, TN

6d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Thermite Welder is responsible for repairing railroad tracks in heavy construction environments. This role involves performing various track work duties, operating equipment safely, and maintaining records of work performed. The position requires a thorough understanding of thermite welding processes and the ability to manage a Welder Helper.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years of Thermite Welding experience in a heavy railroad industrial environment.
Thorough knowledge of the Thermite Welding process and procedures.
Certified by Contractor Orientation, ERail Safe and Railway Maintenance Machine Operation
Experienced in reporting daily activities to supervision via paper or electronic means provided by the employer: such as iPad usage.
Experienced in managing an employee; Welder Helper
Experienced in communicating with railroad personnel regarding job briefs and completion of task at hand.
Ability to look at a problem and recommend the best and most cost effective means for repair.
Ability to understand and follow safety policies, rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

Experienced in Railtech Boutet, Inc., Orgo-Thermit, Inc. Thermite Welding Processes
Experienced in the use of Oxygen/Propane cutting and preheating processes
Experienced in general railroad track work; such as; rail cutting, rail measuring, rail removal, rail replacement, switch configuration, track construction and restoration.
Basic track work duties; spiking, anchoring and surfacing
Detects faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notifies supervisors.
Operates equipment per safety policies, rules and regulations.
Keeps records and prepares reports of maintenance work.