Welder III

Progress Rail Services • Montgomery, AL

78d

About The Position

This position is responsible to operate various hand-welding and flame-cutting equipment to weld, fabricate or join work pieces together. Work involves safe use of various hand and power tools common to the welding trade along with various welding methods such as MIG or Stick.

Requirements

• HSD or GED required.
• Skill Level II - 1-2 years of experience as a welder.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Welder.
• Knowledge of various types of welding (Mig, MMA, Stick, Tig).
• Mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Pass internal welding certification in conjunction with requirements under ISO, AAR, and other regulatory agencies.
• Retrieve materials assembled and weld into a finished product.
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements).
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded.
• Interpret welding blueprints, assembly instructions, drawings, JSA's, and bills of material.
• Maintain welding proficiency as required by Progress Rail QSP 4.9 as well as any applicable local and international standards.
• Accurately use measuring devices such as tape measures, scales, and calipers.
• Use various hand tools as well as pneumatic and electric powered grinders and impact wrenches, as well as overhead cranes to transport components into and out of the work area.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees