Welder III; Pipe Fitter

Job Category: Production & Skilled Trades

Requisition Number: WELDE
013152

Location: 75 Montgomery, AL 10650 Highway 80 East Montgomery, AL 36117, USA

kershaw equipment, located in Montgomery, AL, is a leader in rail maintenance and vegetation management production and a worldwide supplier of maintenance‑of‑way equipment. Built on a strong commitment to our customers, the company supplies machines to Class I railroads, transit lines and short lines, and many contractors around the globe.

Job Purpose: This position operates hand‑welding and flame‑cutting equipment to weld, fabricate or join work pieces together. The role involves safe use of various hand and power tools common to the welding trade, including MIG or Stick welding, and will primarily focus on pipe welding as needed.

• Retrieve materials and weld into finished products.
• Set up components for welding according to specifications by cutting material with powered saws to match measurements.
• Operate angle grinders to prepare parts for welding.
• Interpret welding blueprints, assembly instructions, drawings, JSA’s, and bills of material.
• Accurately use measuring devices such as tape measures, scales, and calipers.
• Use hand tools as well as pneumatic and electric powered grinders, impact wrenches, and overhead cranes to transport components in and out of the work area.
• Master various welds such as pipe weld, GMAW, SMAW, etc. in all positions.
• Possess a recognized welding certification such as AWS D1.1.
• Perform single and multi‑pass welds in all positions.
• Perform preventative and basic maintenance of weld machines and equipment, including changing wire and gas bottles as needed.
• Weld components using manual or semi‑automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal, or overhead positions.

• 3‑4 years of experience in welding and pipe fitting.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical School preferred.

• Multiple health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Two dental plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Vision plan through VSP.
• Paid time off (vacation and 11 paid holidays).
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Life/AD&D insurances (company‑paid and voluntary).
• Sick leave, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability plans (company‑paid).
• Employee Assistance Program (company‑paid).
• Three Aflac plans.
• Two pet insurance plans.
• Legal insurance.
• Identity & Fraud Protection Plan.

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Skills: Ability to use hand tools, pneumatic and electric-powered grinders, impact wrenches, and overhead cranes; proficiency in MIG, SMAW, and pipe welding; knowledge of welding codes and standards such as AWS D1.1.

Behaviors: Works well as a member of a group; inspires teammates; motivated to contribute to project success.

GED Diploma or better. High School Diploma or better. Technical training or better.

3‑4 years of experience in welding and pipe fitting.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.