Welder Helper

RailWorks • Lynchburg, TN

13d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Thermite Welder Helper is responsible for helping and assisting the Thermite Welder to repair railroad tracks in heavy construction environments.

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 Thermite Welder.
• Experienced in communicating with Thermite Welder regarding job completion of task at hand.
• Ability to assist Thermite Welder in a problem and help with 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.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• additional performance incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees