Welding Technician

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS may include but not limited to:

• Repair and build Holland flash-butt welding equipment and rail pullers

• Inspection of welding equipment components during disassembling and assembling

• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic welding systems

• Using a variety of hand and power tools and testing equipment to service Holland welding equipment

• Follow program directives to perform mechanical testing on various components of the welder head and puller

• Operate Holland automatic flash-butt welding equipment during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

• Repair and restore worn or damaged components to standard service conditions

• Build and test hydraulic manifolds

• Setup and confirm function of welding equipment after build and/or repair

• MIG and stick welding during fabrication of welding quadrant

• Supply on time and quality products to all Holland customers

• Ensure welding equipment produces welds meeting AREMA specifications

• Work with suppliers and other divisions to ensure correct functions of Holland welding equipment

• Assist with training new employees on divisional repair and assembly practices

• Participate in technical training programs as requested

• Maintain safety discipline practices and enforcement of main shop safety rules

• Maintain clean and organized work areas

• Maintain Shop paper work and work instruction accuracy

• Assist WTG engineering department with E.C.R.'S, N.C.R.'S, O.F.I'S, I.F.S. Procedures and work instructions etc. as required

• Travel as required

• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing, walking, stooping, crouching, reaching, kneeling and bending, for extended periods required to perform basic functions along with some sitting

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is regularly required

• Vision must be sufficient for reading electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical prints and schematics

• Ability to climb a steep ladder frequently

• Ability to move up and down from trucks

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Exposure on a regular basis to mostly indoor and sometimes outdoor weather conditions

• Could be working at off sight locations either inside or outside

• Shop environment, dry conditions, heated shop, non-air conditioned

• All safety related gear and PPE provided

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 5 years' experience with the follow: Electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical knowledge

• Minimum 5 years' experience welding experience with using mig, tig, and stick

• Minimum 5 years' experience metal cutting skills using gas oxygen torch and plasma cutting to repair of basic steel structures

• Minimum 5 years' experience working on or performing maintenance and or repairs on various heavy industrial hydraulic and mechanical operated equipment

• Read tape measure, mic's and calipers

• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical prints and schematics

• Working knowledge of the proper use of electrical diagnostic instruments and measurements tools

• Ability to use and get certified on forklifts

• Ability to use manlifts, scissor lifts

• Experience using basic hand tools, fasteners and power tools (drills, grinders, etc.)

• Develop clear understanding of Holland quality expectations or requirements

• Ability to understand bills of material and non-conformance procedures

• Able to work effectively as a team member

• Good safety awareness and behavior

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Takes ownership in solving problems

• Able to meet deadlines

• Self-motivated; motivated by improvement and performance