Welder Assistant - Birmingham

Job Summary

Schedule:

Four days per week, 10‑hour days.

Pay:
Starting pay is around $24 per hour, varying with experience.

The general purpose of the Welder Assistant position is to repair and maintain equipment and railcars to ensure Watco and customer quality assurance standards are met. This description is general and illustrative of the type of duties required for this position and is not all inclusive.

• Perform MIG welding with flux core wire, primarily A36 and A53 carbon steel alloy.
• Perform different types of welds including butt, lap, tee, horizontal, and overhead welds.
• Utilize tools such as cutting torch, air arc cutter, grinder, and hand tools without damaging adjoining parts.
• Use metal fabrication and hand tools in all positions without damaging adjoining parts.
• Ensure that all company guidelines and all safety rules are followed when performing duties.
• Maintain written maintenance/repair records.
• Ensure that all federal requirements and company guidelines are met and that all safety rules are followed when performing duties and making car repairs.
• Demonstrate basic math and mechanical skills, including reading of a tape measure.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as steel‑toe boots, eye protection, ear protection, gloves, hot‑work PPE, fall protection, respirators, and various protective suits.

• Must be able to pass or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications required for this position.
• Basic knowledge of tools used to weld, cut, and torch metal.
• Ability to pass a D15.1 or M1002 weld test, which includes horizontal, vertical, and overhead welds.
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Ability to independently establish work tasks in order to successfully meet expectations.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, including basic blueprints and schematics.
• Basic mechanical skills and the ability to read a tape measure.