Welder - Railroad Freight Car Repair

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description: 

We are currently seeking a Welder/Fabricator for our railroad car repair department. Previous railroad experience is preferred but we will train the right individual !! A qualified candidate would preferably have a background in welding and metal fabrication / assembly. Our employees work with standard metal working equipment such as welders, grinders, torches, and various hand tools normally inside a shop setting. This position involves occasional travel and possible rotations onto a night shift.  Night shift rotation is mandatory for all employees but shall not exceed 30 days 330 pm - 230 am 4 nights per week.  Night shift pays an additional $.92 per hour and has 3-day weekends every weekend.    

Job Perks:     

• Pay up to $31.50 per hour 
• Hourly base 40 hr/week ($60K) plus occasional overtime 10-20 hrs/week
• Generous company paid 401(k) retirement profit sharing
• Annual cash bonuses 
• Benefit package includes health, dental, disability, vision, long and short term disability

Job Duties: 

Fabricators will be given individual projects on a daily basis and are expected to work individually or with a partner depending on the given project. Expected to perform tasks with little to no direct supervision. Applicants MUST be available to take turns based on seniority and work up to a 30-day rotation on night shift 3:30pm-2:30am (4-10 hr nights) Monday - Thursday. If assigned to a night shift, this adds $.92 of shift differential pay.  

Job Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass an in-house weld test and subsequently pass a company paid AWS certification within 30 days.
• Most work is inside, but occasionally must be able to work outdoors in wet and cold (below freezing) weather.
• Must have previous experience using metal working equipment.   
• This is strenuous work requiring good corrected vision, hearing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching and lifting.