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Summary
The Welder Technician, Associate is responsible for all aspects of refurbishing and repairing rail car components. This position ensures that all work is done in compliance with The Association of American Railroads, customer quality control requirements, and all company guidelines and safety rules are followed when performing duties.
Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.
Complies with The Association of American Railroads regulations, quality assurance standards, and Greenbrier Rail Services Environmental Health and Safety policies
Performs assigned tasks under the direction of Supervisor and department leader and notifies Supervisor or department leader of materials and/or equipment needed to complete job tasks
Performs required refurbishing and/or repairs to rail car components using welders, grinders, cutting torches, and air arching
Performs minor repairs to tools and equipment to maintain them in good working order
Interacts with Supervisor and team members in a team environment and assists in the training and coaching of new employees when required
Maintains and establishes basic knowledge and fundamentals of The Association of American Railroads repair procedures
Performs set up and operation of metal working tools such as welder, grinder, cutting torches, and other tools related to the work process
Complies with special processes assigned, based on work orders
Qualifications
The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while ensuring attention to detail
Ability to use measuring equipment such as a ruler and other precision measuring equipment.
Ability to work and communicate within a team setting
Ability to use machines and tools that are used for welding, cutting, gouging, inspecting, and testing
Experience with the following welding processes: burning, air arc, and grinding
Valid Driver's License is required for positions in Modesto, CA
Preferred Qualifications
One + years work experience in a manufacturing environment
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The physical environment requires the employee to work in hot and cold environments, in and out of the weather, work safely around heavy equipment and on top of and under railcars, as well as around railroad tracks. Employees are required to use personal protective equipment such as steel toe boots, hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, welding and grinding shields, etc. or as environmental conditions dictate
Physical Activities and Requirements
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)
Working Postures
Sit: Occasionally
Stand: Frequently
Walk: Constantly
Bend: Frequently
Kneel/Squat: Frequently
Crawl: Frequently
Climb: Frequently
Reach Forward: Frequently
Reach Upward: Frequently
Handling/Fingering: Frequently
Lift / Carry Requirements
5-10 lbs: Frequently
10-25 lbs: Frequently
25-50 lbs: Frequently
50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
75+ lbs: Not Applicable
Push / Pull Requirements
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
10-25 lbs: Frequently
25-50 lbs: Frequently
50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
75+ lbs: Not Applicable
EOE including Vet/Disability
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Job Locations
US-IA-Red Oak
ID
********
Company
Gunderson Rail Services, LLC
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Category
Production
Workplace Type
Onsite
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