Welder III

Job Purpose

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.

Company Description

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!

As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.

Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com.

Education / Training

Preferred Skills:

• Certified Welder;

• 2-3 years of experience;

• Knowledge of various types of welding (Mig, MMA, Stick, Tig);

• Mechanical aptitude.

Key Job Elements

Minimum duties and 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;

• Maintaining welding proficiency as required by Progress Rail QSP 4.9 as well as any applicable local and international standards;

• Candidate must be able to accurately use measuring devices such as tape measures, scales, and calipers. Must be able to measure and record the required inspection information;

• Candidate must be able to 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.

Advanced duties and responsibilities:

• Mastery of various welds such as pipe weld, GMAW, SMAW, etc. in all positions;

• Certification to a recognized welding standard such as AWS D1.1;

• Perform single and multi-pass welds in all positions;

• Ability to perform preventative and basic maintenance of weld machines and equipment; change out wire and gas bottles as needed;

• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead);

• Ability to train others;

• Forklift certified.

Qualifications and Experience

• Specific site qualifications and progression may apply, consult with local team;

• Skill Level II - 1-2 year of experience as a welder;

• Skill Level III - 2-3 years of experience as a welder, certification in GMAW and FCAW preferred. Technical certifications can substitute for experience;

• Skill Level IV- 4-5 years of experience as a certified welder. Additional SMAW welding certifications preferred;

• Skill Level V - 5+ years of experience as a certified welder with all previous certifications.

EEO

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

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

• Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.

Job Category

Production

• Hourly