Welder Helper
About The Position
The Thermite Welder Helper is responsible for helping and assisting the Thermite Welder to repair railroad tracks in heavy construction environments. This role involves various track work duties and operating equipment according to safety policies. The helper must be able to detect faulty operations or materials and report them to supervisors. RailWorks is North America’s leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider with over 100 years of experience, offering ample opportunities for career growth in a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment.
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.
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- Assisting the Thermite Welder in repairing railroad tracks.
- Performing general railroad track work, including rail cutting, measuring, removal, replacement, switch configuration, track construction, and restoration.
- Conducting basic track work duties such as spiking, anchoring, and surfacing.
- Detecting faulty equipment operation or defective materials and notifying supervisors.
- Operating equipment in accordance with safety policies, rules, and regulations.
- Reporting daily activities to the Thermite Welder.
- Communicating with the Thermite Welder regarding job completion.
- Assisting the Thermite Welder in problem-solving for repairs in the most cost-effective manner.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Additional performance incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
