Welder

Company: Progress Rail
Location: Waskom
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Job PurposeThis position is responsible to operate various hand-welding and flame-cutting equipment to weld, fabricate or join work pieces together. Work involves safe use of various hand and power tools common to the welding trade along with various welding methods such as MIG or Stick.Req ID10568BRWork Location OptionsWaskom, TXCityWaskomState:TexasCompany DescriptionProgress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.Key Job ElementsMinimum duties and responsibilities:--- Pass internal welding certification in conjunction with requirements under ISO, AAR, and other regulatory agencies;--- Retrieve materials assembled and weld into a finished product;--- Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements);--- Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded;--- Interpret welding blueprints, assembly instructions, drawings, JSA's, and bills of material;--- Maintaining welding proficiency as required by Progress Rail QSP 4.9 as well as any applicable local and international standards;--- Candidate must be able to accurately use measuring devices such as tape measures, scales, and calipers. Must be able to measure and record the required inspection information;--- Candidate must be able to use various hand tools as well as pneumatic and electric powered grinders and impact wrenches, as well as overhead cranes to transport components into and out of the work area.Advanced duties and responsibilities:--- Mastery of various welds such as pipe weld, GMAW, SMAW, etc. in all positions;--- Certification to a recognized welding standard such as AWS D1.1;--- Perform single and multi-pass welds in all positions;--- Ability to perform preventative and basic maintenance of weld machines and equipment; change out wire and gas bottles as needed;--- Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead);--- Ability to train others;--- Forklift certified.Education / TrainingPreferred Skills:--- Certified Welder;--- 2-3 years of experience;--- Knowledge of various types of welding (Mig, MMA, Stick, Tig);--- Mechanical aptitude.Qualifications and Experience--- Specific site qualifications and progression may apply, consult with local team;--- Skill Level II - 1-2 year of experience as a welder;--- Skill Level III - 2-3 years of experience as a welder, certification in GMAW and FCAW preferred. Technical certifications can substitute for experience;--- Skill Level IV- 4-5 years of experience as a certified welder. Additional SMAW welding certifications preferred;--- Skill Level V - 5+ years of experience as a certified welder with all previous certifications.BenefitsCompetitive Salary401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability InsuranceSupplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed moneyFlexible Spending AccountsPaid VacationPaid HolidaysPaid Time-Off (PTO)Employee Assistance PlanEducation Assistance ProgramEmployee Recognition ProgramsSite specific Production and Incentive PlansSite specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment PlansSite Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.EEOEqual Opportunity Employer - Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/DisabilitiesJob CategoryProduction - HourlyPRS Facility LocationWaskom, TX Parts Reclamation - 046

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