Assembly Welder -- Full-Time

The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.

Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.

We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Leadership (IDEAL) commitment is rooted in these values, which lead to a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day.

The Welder 2 is responsible for performing quality welding of parts and fixtures in the railcar manufacturing process. This position visually inspects weld work, and repairs defective welds by fitting tank car parts into jigs and fixtures, performing complicated manual or semi-automatic arc welding and other welding processes to attach fixtures to a railcar using various equipment such as welding machines, torches, and hand tools.

Fits, aligns, and clamps tank car parts, usually in jigs and fixtures, to prepare for welding steel and performs complicated manual or semi-automatic arc welding of railcar parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies on the bench, floor, or assembly line.

Operates weld machine maintaining heat and speed of travel to assure penetration and weld bead size, removes weld slag, and preheats work, according to written weld processes.

Visually inspects weld work, repairs defective welds, performs minor repairs to equipment and performs occasional air arc or flame cutting to help repair defective welds.

Assists in training other welders by conducting on the job training when requested.

Ensures that safety and housekeeping standards are met and maintained and performs other duties as directed by the Production Group Leader.

Ability to use weld gauges and computers

Ability to learn to operate a forklift and overhead crane and complete certifications required through company training

One year of experience in production welding.

Experience operating a forklift

Experience operating an overhead crane

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

With the exception of clerical, administrative and some clerical positions, which require indoor work, the physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid, and dusty conditions.

Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate.

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Physical Activities and Requirements
EOE including Vet/Disability
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Position Type Regular Full-Time

Category Production