Thermal Finisher - Welder/Burner

Job Description

Job Description

FerroWorks, has locations in Pittsburgh, McKees Rocks, and Kutztown, PA including McConway and Torley and Standard Forged, which have been in continuous operations since 1869, the same year the first US transcontinental railroad was completed. We have been able to meet the needs of our customers with a steady, dependable and economical supply of high-quality railroad industry products. As McConway is the original designers of the first standard automatic coupler, continued innovation and craftsmanship have and has led to a product line that includes every AAR approved coupler as well as custom coupler solutions, which are all proudly cast in the US.

 

McConway & Torley is looking for Thermal Finishers.  As a Thermal Finisher (Burner/Welder) you’ll perform activities related to Welding, burning, and cutting steel products.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Shift: Must be able to work any shift - will be consistent once assigned

What you’ll do:

• Proficiently identify and repair casting defects in assigned workstation (yokes, knuckles, or couplers)
• Proficiently perform carbon arcing
• Operate torch to remove excess material from all casting families.
• Follow all safety rules and practices
• May be involved in safety committees or initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

  What you’ll need:

• 1 or more years of previous experience
• High school diploma

Working Conditions:

• Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas and plant grounds.
• This position may require work/maintenance coverage beyond the normal hours, shift, and on weekends/holidays
• Ability to tolerate both high and low temperatures, loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant

Safety Activities:

• Be aware of and observe all safety practices. Including but not limited to- Safety glasses, safety boots, hearing protection, etc… as required
• Know and follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned.

Safety Sensitive: Yes

  Benefits:

• Health & Pharmacy
• Dental & Vision
• Critical Illness
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) W/Company Match
• Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program