Welder 2

The Greenbrier Companies•Jackson, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Welder 2 position is responsible for performing quality welding of parts and fixtures in the railcar manufacturing process. This position visually inspects weld work and makes repairs performing manual and semi-automatic welding processes and assembles parts or attaches fixtures to railcars using various equipment, such as welding machines, torches, and hand tools.

Requirements

Ability to pass applicable weld assessments to perform work as a welder 2.
Ability to use weld gauges and computers.
Ability to read and comprehend blueprints or weld drawings and procedures
Ability to work in a team
Ability to learn to operate a forklift and overhead crane and complete certifications required through company training.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or equivalent
Experience using a manual or semi-automatic arc welder
Experience operating a forklift or overhead crane
Experience working in a a production environment
Ability to learn to operate a forklift and overhead crane and complete certifications required through company training.
12+ months experience in welding

Responsibilities

Fits, aligns, and clamps work, usually in fixtures, to prepare for welding.
Performs manual or semi-automatic arc welding of railcar parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies on production line.
Follows job orders including Weld Procedure Sheets while at the production line workstation.
Visually inspects work, repairs defective welds, and performs minor repairs.
Prepares metal for welding by grinding and/or doing joint preparations.
Ensures that safety, personal protective equipment, and housekeeping standards are met and maintained and performs other duties as directed by Group Leader, Supervisor, and/or upper management.
Assists in training other welders by conducting on the job training when requested.