Greenbrier Companies

Overview

The Welder 1 position at Greenbrier involves performing quality welding of parts and fixtures in the railcar manufacturing process. Greenbrier is a leading designer, manufacturer, and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services, emphasizing safety, quality, and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Fits, aligns, and clamps work to prepare for welding steel.
• Performs basic manual or semi-automatic arc welding of railcar parts on the production line.
• Follows job orders including Weld Procedure Sheets while at the production line workstation.
• Visually inspects work, repairs defective welds, and performs minor repairs.
• Ensures that safety and housekeeping standards are met and maintained.
• Ensures that Personal Protective Equipment requirements are followed and maintained.

Requirements

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently or with a team.
• Ability to complete and pass weld qualifications testing after attending company provided weld training.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience using a manual or semi-automatic arc welder preferred.
• Experience operating a forklift or overhead crane preferred.
• Experience working in a production environment preferred.
• Ability to learn to operate a forklift and overhead crane and complete certifications required through company training.

Additional Information

• This position is in a production environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, moving machinery, and trip hazards.
• Personal protective equipment such as head, eye, hearing, and foot protection is required.