CSX Selkirk , NY 12158
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Summary
Renew and repair any system pertaining to boilers, tanks and drums.
Primary Activities and Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Position, align, and secure structural parts and related assemblies of pressure vessels, such as boilers, tanks and vats
Inspect, patch, drill, chip, cut, tap, weld, bolt, rivet, screw, clip, caulk, clamp, flange, flue or bond component parts to assemble products
Lay out, cut apart, build, or repair boilers, tanks, drums and fit up sheet iron or sheet steel work made of 16 gauge or heavier, including fronts and doors, gates and gate rigging, ash pans, front end netting and diaphragm work, engine tender steel underframe, pressed steel tender truck frames and locomotive cabs
Build, repair, remove and apply steel cabs and running boards
Locate and mark reference points for columns or plates and positions of parts on foundation
Interpret blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling and installing sheet metal products
Select gauge and type of sheet metal, or nonmetallic material, according to product specifications
Set up and operate fabricating machines, to cut, bend, block and form, or straighten materials
Remove and replace rivets and caulk seams to repair riveted shells and structures
Assemble and install a variety of metal tubes
Cut and shape defective parts, using oxy-acetylene torch
Operate material handling equipment such as chain hoists and overhead hoists
Operate electric and gas welding equipment
Signal crane operator or attach rigging to lift parts to specified position
Test assembled vessels and may be required to operate locomotives
Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager
Pay Rate
Training Rate $30.78/hour
Apprentice (1st 244 work days) - 75% of journeyman rate
Apprentice (2nd 244 work days) - 80 % of journeyman rate
Apprentice (3rd 244 work days) - 85% of journeyman rate
Upon working 732 days the new hire IBB rate increased to 100% per the Apprentice Agreement
Full Journeyman Boilermaker (upon reporting to location) - $41.04/hour
Training
You will attend paid training, which could be out of town. CSX will pay for travel and lodging as required by collective bargaining agreement.
Minimum Qualifications
18 years of age or older
High School Diploma/GED
Valid Driver's License
One year experience in interpreting schematics and diagrams
One year of welding experience
One year experience building/repairing boilers and/or tanks
Preferred Qualifications
Three years combined welding and boiler/tank repair experience
Boilermaker
Physical Requirements
Heavy work, lifting up to 70 pounds occasionally and up to 100 pounds on a rare basis
Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb
Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity and ability to recognize colors
Determine condition and temps of various mech components by feel or touch when work blind
Basic Competencies
Job Requirements
Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
Wear protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, or safety-toe boots
Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work
Complete annual training and pass safety rules examinations
Federal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol
Must pass all required assessments
Must pass a background screening
Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test
This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement and membership is req.
CSX