Job Role - Thermite Welder

Job Responsibilities

Thermite Welders builds and repairs railroad track in a heavy construction environment.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Experienced in Railtech Boutet, Inc., Orgo-Thermit, Inc.Thermite Welding Processes
• Experienced in the use of Oxygen/Propane cutting and preheating processes
• Experienced in general railroad track work; such as; rail cutting, rail measuring, real removal, rail replacement, switch configuration, track construction and restoration.
• Basic track work duties; spiking, anchoring and surfacing
• Examines work pieces for defects and measures work pieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on small and large industrial equipment.
• Detects faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notifies supervisors.
• Operates equipment per safety policies, rules and regulations. General/Other Responsibilities and Duties
• Inspects equipment, diagnoses problems and notifies supervisor of the need to the repair equipment.
• Keeps records and prepares reports of maintenance work and cost of work.

Job Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of welding experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Thorough knowledge of the Thermite Welding process and welding properties of various types of metals.
• Certified by Contractor Orientation, e*Railsafe and Railway Maintenance Machine Operation
• Experienced in reporting daily activities to supervision via paper or electronic means provided by the employer: such as iPad usage.
• Experienced in managing an employee; Welder Helper
• Experienced in communicating with railroad personnel regarding job briefs and completion of task at hand.
• Ability to look at a problem and recommend the best and most cost effective means for repair.
• Ability to understand and follow safety policies, rules and regulations.

Physical/Travel/Attendance Requirements

• Works outdoors at construction sites.
• Frequently works in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, stoops, and crouches.
• Uses hands to operate equipment and tools.
• Performs heavy physical labor; may lift/carry and push/pull objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Exposed to harsh weather conditions including extremely hot and extremely cold weather.
• Exposed to loud noise, dust and fumes.
• Must wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection as required by the company.