Welder III

Progress Rail•Winston-Salem, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Welder III operates hand-welding and flame-cutting equipment to weld, fabricate, or join work pieces. The work involves safely using hand and power tools common to the welding trade and welding methods such as MIG or Stick. The position includes retrieving and preparing materials, setting up components to specifications, interpreting technical documents, and producing welds in varied positions. The employee must maintain welding proficiency and meet applicable internal, industry, and regulatory standards. The role is performed inside a climate-controlled facility and may be on 2nd or 3rd shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two to three years of experience as a welder for Skill Level III; technical certifications may substitute for experience.
Ability to pass internal welding certification requirements.
Ability to accurately use tape measures, scales, and calipers and record inspection information.
Ability to interpret welding blueprints, assembly instructions, drawings, job safety analyses, and bills of material.
Ability to perform welding in various positions and to maintain welding proficiency to applicable standards.
Ability to perform preventative and basic maintenance on welding machines and equipment.
Ability to work as part of a team to meet production requirements and comply with safety policies.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in tight and confined spaces.
Forklift certified.

Nice To Haves

Certified Welder.
Knowledge of MIG, MMA, Stick, and TIG welding.
Mechanical aptitude.
Certification in GMAW and FCAW preferred.
Certification to a recognized welding standard such as AWS D1.1.
May be trained on other welding machinery such as a robot welder.

Responsibilities

Pass internal welding certification requirements under ISO, AAR, and other applicable regulatory agencies.
Retrieve materials and assemble and weld them into finished products.
Set up components for welding according to specifications, including cutting material with powered saws to match measurements.
Use angle grinders to prepare parts for welding.
Interpret welding blueprints, assembly instructions, drawings, job safety analyses, and bills of material.
Maintain welding proficiency as required by Progress Rail QSP 4.9 and applicable local and international standards.
Use measuring devices such as tape measures, scales, and calipers 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.
Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal, or overhead positions.
Train others.
Adhere strictly to 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.
HDHP and HSA with seed money.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Paid vacation.
Paid holidays.
Paid time off.
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.