Welder; Multicraft

Welder ferrous materials by use of electric arc process in all positions per AWS D15.1 and in compliance with prescribed codes and specifications. Perform tests, repairs, changes, does improvements and conversions to railcar parts and assemblies. Performs all functions of coil and valve repairs including necessary and essential repair to noted miscellaneous tank car fittings.

• Move, set up, and adjust equipment and select rod to perform work assigned.
• Prepare surface to be welded; burn, gauge, fit, tack and weld as necessary to complete repair (e.g., splices, patches, shims, cracks).
• Locate and test areas to be welded for leaks by use of soap suds and air rechecking as necessary (e.g., coils).
• Finish weld by removing slag and grinding when necessary.
• Jack cars, remove trucks, position to tank rolls, disassemble to repair or gain access to parts needing repair and reassemble as necessary.
• Assist other workman in placing, fitting and attaching of parts as assigned.
• Remove, replace, layout, burn, shape ream, and straighten as necessary to perform various repairs to tank shell, fittings, couplers, gears, underframe, safety appliances, insulation jacket and related components.
• Perform minor layouts required in performance of prescribed duties.
• Lubricate and make minor repairs to assigned small power, mechanical and hand tools, replacing broken and worn parts; lubricate, gauge and adjust car parts as necessary.
• Hold certifications per AWS D15.1.
• Communicate with supervisor as needed.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• Comply with established safety policies; support ongoing safety awareness and recommend specific changes and improvements to health and safety policies and programs.
• Install, test, repair, or renew interior and exterior coils, coil cradles and brackets.
• Use drawings and sketches to layout coil, bracket, and valve location.
• Reface seating surfaces (not to include machining of surfaces).
• Install, test, repair or renew miscellaneous tank fittings such as safety vent, outlet nozzle, cap, induction pipe, high‑pressure manifold bonnet, and gaskets.
• Use oxy‑acetylene torch to perform burning operation as required.
• Clean dirt, grease, etc., from interior of tank.
• Work with welder on installation of coils as required.
• Set up and operate bending, threading, and cut‑off equipment to shape and fabricate pipe as required for installation.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as IO instructions, FM instructions, work orders, and AAR Field Manual.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide two‑digit numbers.
• Ability to reason through and plan work details and procedures to obtain desired results.

USD $29.75 to $30.35 per hour. You may be eligible to participate in the Attendance (PTO) Incentive as well as a Safety and Quality Performance Incentive Plan. The rate for this position is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.