Welder Helper

RailWorks • Richmond, VA

29d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Thermite Welder Helper assists a Thermite Welder with railroad track repair in heavy construction environments. The role involves thermite welding and oxygen/propane cutting and preheating processes, general railroad track work, and basic track duties. The employee works outdoors at railroad construction sites and follows company safety policies, rules, and regulations.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of thermite welding experience in a heavy railroad industrial environment.
• Thorough knowledge of thermite welding processes and procedures.
• Certification in Contractor Orientation, ERail Safe, and Railway Maintenance Machine Operation.
• Ability to understand and follow safety policies, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Thermite Welder with repairing railroad tracks.
• Perform thermite welding processes, including Railtech Boutet, Inc. and Orgo-Thermit, Inc. processes.
• Use oxygen/propane cutting and preheating processes.
• Perform general railroad track work, including rail cutting, measuring, removal and replacement, switch configuration, track construction, and restoration.
• Perform basic track work such as spiking, anchoring, and surfacing.
• Detect faulty equipment operation or defective materials and notify supervisors.
• Operate equipment in accordance with safety policies, rules, and regulations.
• Report daily activities to the Thermite Welder.
• Communicate with the Thermite Welder about completion of assigned tasks.
• Help the Thermite Welder identify problems and the best, most cost-effective repair methods.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Additional performance incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed