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Summary

The Senior Weld Specialist provides guidance and technical welding support to the Greenbrier repair and manufacturing facilities. The Senior Weld Specialist leads process improvement and facilitates new technology implementation across all welding processes, and will manage processes in compliance with the requirements of Greenbrier’s Corporate Welding Program as well as those set forth by the AAR and the DOT.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Evaluates and assures welding processes and procedures are compliant to applicable specifications, and are fit for function, including establishing welding parameters compliant to welding procedure specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Reports (PQR).

• Reviews drawings to ensure the weld joint designs are compliant with the applicable specification and proper welding practices.

• Assists in resolving technical and quality issues associated with welding.

• Interfaces with suppliers and represents Greenbrier’s needs and requirements.

• Works with plant management, production, quality assurance and engineering to support all aspects of welding.

• Continuously validates the effectiveness of the welding program and personnel skills through audit results and actual production and quality output.

• Attends industry seminars and meetings as needed to stay current with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years’ experience in welding technology, or a combination of education and experience to be equal or greater than 6 years

• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector certification

• Proficiency with GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, MCAW, PAG, CAC, FCAW, SAW weld processes

• Proficient to develop, demonstrate, and test welding processes, and procedures

• Ability to collaborate and communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing, at all levels of the organization

• Ability to balance priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to analyze and find solutions to difficult or complex issues

• Ability to identify, plan, start, and complete projects or other work that needs to be accomplished

• Ability to organize and prioritize projects and information with accuracy

• Ability to comprehend and interpret railroad industry rules and regulations

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications including but not limited to, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SmartSheet

• Ability to travel up to 75%

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years working in weld technology for railcar manufacturing

• Working knowledge of railcar design, construction, fabrication, maintenance, industry codes and regulations

• Familiarity with NDE disciplines and techniques

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is in a production environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, moving machinery, uneven walking surfaces, and trip hazards where personal protective equipment such as head, eye, hearing, and foot protection are required. This position may be exposed to welding, machining, forming, metal surface treatment, laser cutting, plasma cutting, and other metal working and assembly processes. Additional PPE may be required as determined by the environment.

• Ability to work within designated confined spaces

• Ability to pass a fit test and wear a respirator, remaining clean-shaven while required to wear respirator

• Ability to climb ladders

• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces

Physical Activities and Requirements

Frequency Key

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5- 5.5+ hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Working Postures

• Sit: Occasionally

• Stand: Frequently

• Walk: Frequently

• Bend: Frequently

• Kneel/Squat: Frequently

• Crawl: Not Applicable

• Climb: Occasionally

• Reach Forward: Occasionally

• Reach Upward: Occasionally

• Handling/Fingering: Occasionally

Lift / Carry Requirements

• 5-10 lbs: Occasionally

• 10-25 lbs: Occasionally

• 25-50 lbs: Occasionally

• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable

• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

• Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally

• 10-25 lbs: Occasionally

• 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable

• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable

• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

EOE including Vet/Disability

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Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at careers@gbrx.com or call us at 503-684-7000.

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Job Locations US-TX-Home Office

ID 2023-1965

Company Gunderson Rail Services, LLC

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Category Operations

Remote Eligibility Yes

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