Welder III

Progress Rail•Winston-Salem, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position operates hand-welding and flame-cutting equipment to weld, fabricate, or join work pieces. It requires safe use of welding-trade hand and power tools and welding methods such as MIG or Stick. The role involves assembling and preparing materials, interpreting technical documents, performing welds in multiple positions, and maintaining welding proficiency under applicable company and industry standards. The employee works in an indoor, climate-controlled facility and is expected to follow safety requirements and cooperate with the team to meet production needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Skill Level III requires 2–3 years of experience as a welder; technical certifications may substitute for experience.
Ability to accurately use tape measures, scales, and calipers and record inspection information.
Ability to interpret welding blueprints, assembly instructions, drawings, JSAs, bills of material, QWIs, and schematics.
Ability to perform single- and multi-pass welds in all positions, including vertical, horizontal, and overhead.
Ability to perform preventative and basic maintenance of welding machines and equipment.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in tight and confined spaces.
Ability to stand for most of the day and frequently walk, squat, kneel, and climb steps and stairs.
Ability to work as part of a team and adhere strictly to safety policies.

Nice To Haves

Certified Welder.
Knowledge of MIG, MMA, Stick, and TIG welding.
Mechanical aptitude.
Certification in GMAW and FCAW.
Certification to a recognized welding standard such as AWS D1.1.
Forklift certification.
Ability to train others.
Welding certification or technical certifications that can substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

Pass internal welding certification requirements under ISO, AAR, and other applicable regulatory agencies.
Retrieve materials and weld them into finished products.
Set up components for welding according to specifications, including cutting material with powered saws to measurements.
Operate angle grinders to prepare parts for welding.
Interpret welding blueprints, assembly instructions, drawings, JSAs, and bills of material.
Maintain welding proficiency as required by Progress Rail QSP 4.9 and applicable local and international standards.
Use measuring devices accurately and measure and record required inspection information.
Use hand tools, pneumatic and electric grinders, impact wrenches, and overhead cranes to move components into and out of the work area.
Perform pipe, GMAW, SMAW, and other welds in all positions, including single- and multi-pass welds.
Perform preventative and basic maintenance on welding machines and equipment, including changing wire and gas bottles as needed.
Train others.
Follow safety policies and use all required personal protective equipment.

Benefits

Benefits start on the first day.
Monthly production bonus program.
Competitive salary.
401(k) plan with up to 6% company match, immediate vesting, and no waiting period.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Supplemental accident, critical care, and hospital insurance, plus an HDHP and HSA with seed money.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Paid vacation.
Paid holidays.
Paid time off (PTO).
Employee Assistance Plan.
Education Assistance Program.
Employee Recognition Programs.
Site-specific production and incentive plans.
Site-specific step and skill level wage adjustment plans.
Site-specific relocation and sign-on bonus programs.