Progress Rail

Overview

The Welder III position at Progress Rail involves operating various hand-welding and flame-cutting equipment to weld, fabricate, or join work pieces together. Progress Rail is a leading provider of railroad products and services, committed to innovation and excellence since 1983.

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.
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded.
• Interpret welding blueprints, assembly instructions, drawings, JSA’s, and bills of material.
• Maintain welding proficiency as required by Progress Rail QSP 4.9 and applicable standards.
• Accurately use measuring devices such as tape measures, scales, and calipers.
• Use various hand tools, pneumatic and electric powered grinders, impact wrenches, and overhead cranes.
• Master various welds such as pipe weld, GMAW, SMAW, etc. in all positions.
• Perform preventative and basic maintenance of weld machines and equipment.

Requirements

• Certified Welder.
• Knowledge of various types of welding (Mig, MMA, Stick, Tig).
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Skill Level III – 2-3 years of experience as a welder, certification in GMAW and FCAW preferred.
• Ability to train others.
• Forklift certified.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• PTO

Additional Information

• Work location is Corbin, KY.
• Position requires lifting up to 50 lbs and working in tight spaces.
• Position is safety sensitive and requires strict adherence to safety policies.