Welder Helper

Florida East Coast Railway • Saint Augustine, FL

3d • $24 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Assists welder in all aspects of track maintenance welding work; specifically assists in alignment and setup of rail for bond welding as well as finish grinding; assists in setup for frog, switch point, and rail end welding, by performing the following duties.
0700-1800 Tuesday - Friday.
CDL B required
Starting pay is $23.98/hr. After qualification goes up to full pay at $28.21/hr.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense, understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems in-volving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must have Class B commercial driver's license, motor car permit, FRA 213.7 A & B certification, and Roadway Worker Safety certification. Upon employment, new hire must successfully complete and pass all FEC Rules Classes: Safety, Operating, and Roadway Worker. Must complete all requirements to obtain FRA A & B certifications and pass test within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Holds, positions, and reads tape or rods to assist in layout.
• Places and moves wedges, braces, and jigs to hold rail and parts.
• Hammers wedges and drift pins, and turns turnbuckles.
• Pulls pry bars to align parts.
• Grinds or chips rough edges, surplus weld, or scale.
• Positions and turns clamps, and bolts together butt straps or parts.
• Transports and furnishes welder with materials, tools, and supplies.
• Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment.
• Uses torch to cut and shape metal, as directed.
• Performs other routine duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED