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SUMMARY

Fits work into jigs and fixtures, performs most complicated manual or semi-automatic arc welding, such as x-ray quality welding on the railcar pressure vessel, using weld machines properly, visually inspects weld work, repairs defective welds, helps train other welders, and operates forklift or crane.

Duties and Responsibilities

*Fits, aligns, and clamps work, usually in jigs and fixtures, to prepare for welding steel.

*Performs the most complicated manual or semi-automatic arc welding of railcar parts, such as, x-ray quality welding on the pressure vessel, sub-assemblies, and assemblies on the bench, floor, or assembly line,

When using weld machine maintains heat and speed of travel to assure penetration and weld bead size, grinds work incidental to welding, removes weld slag, and preheats work.(Visually inspects weld work, repairs defective welds, and performs minor repairs to equipment.

*Performs occasional air arc or flame cutting to help repair defective welds.

*Helps train other welders in classes 1 and 2 by conducting on-the-job training when requested.

*Operates forklift or hook and hitch to overhead crane to move material.

*Ensures that safety and housekeeping standards are met and maintained.

*Performs other duties as directed by the Production Group Leader.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

*Prefer a high school education or equivalent

*Prefer one year of experience in production welding.

*Required to pass applicable welding tests to work as a welder, including tests for welding on a pressure vessel.

Licenses, Certifications, etc:

Appropriate GBRX Welding certifications for the area in which they will be working

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Key

N (Not Applicable): Activity is not applicable to this occupation

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

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

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

Activities

Stand: frequently

Walk: frequently

Sit: occasionally

Climb: occasionally

Crawl: occasionally

Squat or kneel: occasionally

Bend: occasionally

Fine Manipulation: N/A

Reach Outward: occasionally

Reach above shoulder: occasionally

Drive: occasionally

Lift / Carry

10 lbs or less: occasionally

11 - 20 lbs: occasionally

21 - 50 lbs: occasionally

51 - 100 lbs: N/A

Over 100 lbs: N/A

Push / Pull

10 lbs or less: occasionally

10 - 20 lbs: occasionally

20 - 50 lbs: occasionally

51 - 100 lbs: N/A

Over 100 lbs: N/A

Safety Equipment Required

*Hard Hat

*Hearing Protection

*Composite Toe Safety Shoes

*Additional PPE per the appropriate JSA for the specific area

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.

Company: Greenbrier Central

Functional Group: Production

EOE including Disability/Veteran