Welder - The Greenbrier Companies : Job Details

The Welder 1 position is responsible for performing quality welding of parts and fixtures in the railcar manufacturing process. This position performs manual or semi-automatic welding processes to assemble parts or attach fixtures to a railcar using various equipment such as welding machines, torches and hand tools. Duties and Responsibilities. . Fits, aligns and clamps railcar parts, usually in jigs and fixtures, to prepare for welding steel. Cleans and preps surface area to be welded using a grinder or other hand tools designated for the job. Performs manual or semi-automatic arc welding of railcar parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies on a bench, floor, or assembly line. Follows weld procedures outlined in Standard Operating Procedures by preheating work, maintaining heat and speed of travel to assure penetration and weld bead size, grinding work incidental welding, and removing slag. Visually inspects welds, repairs defective welds, and performs minor repairs to welding equipment. ...Welder, Welding, Transportation, Skilled Trades