Boilermaker Welder - 90117306 - Chicago

Boilermaker Welder - Chicago

Date: May 15, 2026 Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60616 Company: Amtrak

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Job Summary

Responsible for metal fabrication and welding of rolling stock equipment and components in accordance with AWS D15.1, FRA and Amtrak standards and guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Conducts shielded metal arc or gas metal arc welding processes with low carbon steel, medium carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum
• Performs maintenance in accordance with AWS and 49CFR regulations and Amtrak standards
• Fabricates fitting of weldments or pieces to be welded with metal machinery such as shear, brake, roll, ironworker, drill press, radiac saw, band saw, used for cutting, bending, drilling, shaping, rolling and punching
• Performs various welding operations and thermal cutting to include: SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, oxy/acetylene cutting, plasma arc cutting and carbon arc gouging
• Welders with 4' X 8' plate ranging from one-eighth to unlimited thickness
• Welders with stock to include I-beam, channel, square tubing, angle iron, flat bar, round stock of various sizes
• Uses electric and pneumatic grinders, drills, and small tools
• Performs truck and bolster repair, side frames, gear pans, cut levers, coupler repair, draft gear wear plates
• Uses overhead cranes for lifting of metal plates and structural steel
• Reads blueprints and drawings and works from design and layout of templates and fixtures
• Maintains proper care and use of materials, test equipment, machines and hand tools normally associated with assigned job

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Experience in heavy welding and metal fabrication

Must successfully complete training and attain/retain certification applicable to assigned job

Knowledge of crane operations, power tool usage, machine operations (shear brake, ironworker and radial saws), hydraulic equipment operation, and electric, air and battery operated drills

Knowledge and skill in the use of electrical tools, equipment and the measurements necessary to meet established standards

Skill in thermal cutting oxy/acetylene, plasma, carbon arc, tig, stick, mig welding, chain & sling rigging equipment

Experience in metal identification, test equipment operation, blue print analysis and equipment assembly

Ability to read, write and communicate proficiently

Some computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of technical school or apprenticeship program

Experience in the maintenance of railroad equipment

Excellent written and oral communication skills