Welder -Nozzle Weld

Summary

The Welder 3 performs complex manual and semi-automatic arc welding, including x-ray quality welding, on the railcar pressure vessel using weld machines. This position will properly visually inspect weld work and performs repairs on defective welds. They will provide training assistance to other welders that need development. This position will be required to operate a forklift and crane.

• Perform the most complicated manual or semi-automatic arc welding of railcar parts on the pressure vessel, sub-assemblies, and assemblies on the bench, floor, or assembly line.
• When using weld machine, maintain heat and speed of travel to assure penetration and weld bead size. Grind work incidental to welding, remove weld slag, and preheat work.
• Visually inspect weld work, repair defective welds, and perform minor repairs to equipment.
• Perform occasional air arc or flame cutting to help repair defective welds.
• Help train other welders in classes 1 and 2 by conducting on-the-job training when requested.
• Operate forklift or hook and hitch to overhead crane to move material.
• Ensure that safety and housekeeping standards are met and maintained.

• Required to pass applicable welding tests to work as a welder, including tests for welding on a pressure vessel
• Ability to use weld gauges and computers
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints or weld drawings and procedures
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to learn to operate a forklift and overhead crane and complete certifications required through company training

• High School diploma or equivalency test/GED
• 1+ years’ experience in production welding
• Experience operating a forklift
• Experience operating an overhead crane

• This position is in a production environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, moving machinery and trip hazards where personal protective equipment such as head, eye, hearing, and foot protection, including composite toed safety shoes, are required.
• This position may be exposed to welding, machining, forming, metal surface treatment, laser cutting, plasma cutting, and other metal working and assembly processes.
• Additional PPE may be required as determined by the environment.

Frequency Key Not Applicable:
Activity is not applicable to this occupation Occasionally:
Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day) Frequently:
Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5- 5.5+ hours/day) Constantly:
Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

• Sit:
  Occasionally
• Stand:
  Frequently
• Walk:
  Frequently
• Bend:
  Occasionally
• Kneel/Squat:
  Occasionally
• Crawl:
  Occasionally
• Climb:
  Occasionally
• Reach Forward:
  Occasionally
• Reach Upward:
  Occasionally
• Handling/Fingering:
  Constantly

• 5-10 lbs:
  Occasionally
• 10-25 lbs:
  Occasionally
• 25-50 lbs:
  Not Applicable
• 50-75 lbs:
  Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs:
  Not Applicable

• Up to 10 lbs:
  Occasionally
• 10-25 lbs:
  Occasionally
• 25-50 lbs:
  Not Applicable
• 50-75 lbs:
  Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs:
  Not Applicable

Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at  or call us at 503‑684‑7000.