Welder/Carmen

Herzog•Falls City, NE

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Herzog Railroad Services, Inc. is currently seeking a Welder/Carmen in Falls City, NE. This is a non-exhaustive overview of the job duties for this position. The role requires the ability to demonstrate skills to pass an AWS D15.1 welding certification test within 30 calendar days of employment using E 71 Ti Flux Core wire and Co2 for a shielding gas. The position also involves performing general repairs aided by a more skilled carmen/welder, jacking cars, disassembling and reassembling truck components, and removing and reassembling raft components in a timely and safe manner. Additionally, the Welder/Carmen will operate an air arc and plasma cutter. A strong emphasis is placed on efficiency, quality, safety, and a positive attitude. Regular and consistent engagement, participation, and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors, as well as regular and predictable attendance and punctuality, are requirements for this position. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experienced in FCAW process, 2G, 3G, and 4G positions.
Able to pass AWS D15.1 weld test.
Able to work at heights up to 16’ and in small tight places.
Knowledge of safe work practices.
Prior experience fitting metal is a plus.
Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position.
Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.
Work in extreme all-weather conditions; uneven surfaces; safety sensitive work environment.
Able to work in conditions with loud noise; work on/around heavy/moving machinery.
Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds overhead; occasionally carry weight up to 75 pounds up to 10 feet.
Regularly push-pull with forces up to 50 pounds.
Regularly use hands to perform activities involving grasping, turning, holding with forces up to 50 pounds.
Regularly ascend and descend steps with a height of 28 inches carrying up to 50 pounds.
Regularly ascend and descend a 7-rung ladder while carrying up to 25 pounds.
Frequently bend, crouch, stand and sit for extended time.
Able to walk and work on uneven surfaces over sometimes great distances while maintaining balance.
Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position.
Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by the position.
Adhere to established safety policies and procedures.
Report any and all safety violations to your immediate supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience fitting metal.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the skills to pass an AWS D15.1 welding certification test within 30 calendar days of employment using E 71 Ti Flux Core wire and Co2 for a shielding gas.
Perform general repairs aided by a more skilled carmen/welder.
Jack cars, dissemble truck components and reassemble in a timely and safe manner.
Remove and reassemble raft components in a timely and safe manner.
Operate an air arc and plasma cutter.
Be efficient, quality minded and very safety driven.
Engage, participate and promote Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
Perform other duties as assigned.