Welder

Deerfield, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SUMMARY:

The person in this position is responsible for repairing and maintaining all aspects of the rail including frogs rail ends turnouts switch points and glue joints using the arc acetylene or thermite welding processes. This person also replaces rail anchors drive spikes and tamp ballast; assists other employees in changing out rail with rail tongs; operates electric and gas welding equipment to join a variety of metals and alloys such as aluminum cast iron steel and bronze; and follows rules and regulations including safety rules operating rules FRA regulations and AAR rules.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inspect area after hot work has been performed to detect and extinguish any live sparks or smoldering fires
Inspect all equipment daily to check for leaky cylinders hoses or connections
Ensure that fire extinguishers are filled before going out to the work site
Clean work pieces to remove impurities such as slag rust and grease
Monitor and maintain flow of gases; light torch and adjust gas mixture and pressure to obtain desired flame when making field welds
Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned working as a Track Laborer or Welder as needed.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Knowledgeable handling of hazardous and nonhazardous waste products

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:

High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience a plus
Valid drivers license required
Welder certification preferred

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or any other protected status under federal state or local laws.

SUMMARY:The person in this position is responsible for repairing and maintaining all aspects of the rail including frogs rail ends turnouts switch points and glue joints using the arc acetylene or thermite welding processes. This person also replaces rail anchors drive spikes and tamp ballast; assis...