Arc Welder

Overview

Makes weldments on ferrous and non-ferrous materials using electric arc, hand heliarc or semi- automatic heliarc welding process, involving any type or weld for required appearance and quality requirements in any position.

Responsibilities

• Moves, sets up and adjusts equipment and selects proper rod to perform work assigned.
• Prepares surface to be welded; burns, gauges, fits, tacks and welds as necessary to complete repair (Example: splices, patches, shims, cracks, etc.)
• Locates and tests areas to be welded for leaks by use of soap suds and air, etc., rechecking as necessary.
• Finishes weld by removing slag and grinding when necessary.
• Jacks cars, removes trucks, positions to tank rolls, disassembles to repair or gain access to parts needing repair and reassembles as necessary.
• Assists other workmen in placing, fitting and attaching of parts as assigned.
• Remove, replace, layout, burn, shape ream, and straighten as necessary to perform various repairs to: tanks hell proper, fittings, couplers, gears, underframe, safety applicantes, insulation jacket and related components.
• Performs minor layouts required in performance of prescribed duties.
• Lubricates and makes minor repairs to assigned small power, mechanical and hand tools, replacing broken and worn parts. Lubricate, gauge and adjust car parts as necessary. 
• Certifications are held per AWS D 15.1.
• Communicates with supervisor as needed. 
• Keeps work area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Comply with the established safety policies, support continuing awareness for safety, and when possible recommend specific changes and improvements to health and safety policies and programs. 

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as IO instructions, FM instructions, work orders, and AAR Field Manual.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide two-digit numbers.
• Ability to reason through and plan work details and procedures to obtain desired results.
• Knowledgeable of AAR regulations and railcar repairs.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Basic computer knowledge and strong communication skills -- experience.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to stoop for extended periods and routinely move from kneeling to standing positions.
• Must be able to perform overhead work for extended periods.
• Must be able to safely lift (vertically) up to 51 pounds, regularly, and safely lift up to 85 pounds, occasionally, from the ground surface.
• Must be able to push/pull (horizontally) up to 140 pounds of force.
• Must be able to climb ladders and perform work at elevated heights.
• Must be able to work in extreme temperature environments.
• Must be able to physically enter confined space and work in enclosed environments.
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