Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company

Overview

The Welder position at Progress Rail involves operating hand-welding and flame-cutting equipment to join work pieces together, ensuring safety and proficiency in various welding methods. 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 parts for welding.
• Interpret welding blueprints, assembly instructions, and bills of material.
• Maintain welding proficiency as required by Progress Rail QSP 4.9.
• Accurately use measuring devices such as tape measures and calipers.
• Use various hand tools and powered grinders and impact wrenches.
• Master various welds such as pipe weld, GMAW, SMAW, etc.
• Perform single and multi-pass welds in all positions.
• Conduct preventative and basic maintenance of weld machines and equipment.
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment.
• Train others in welding techniques.
• Be forklift certified.

Requirements

• Certified Welder preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in welding.
• Knowledge of various types of welding (Mig, MMA, Stick, Tig).
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Skill Level II – 1-2 years of experience as a welder.
• Skill Level III – 2-3 years of experience as a welder, certification in GMAW and FCAW preferred.
• Skill Level IV – 4-5 years of experience as a certified welder.
• Skill Level V – 5+ years of experience as a certified welder with all previous certifications.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO

Additional Information

• Work location is in Waskom, TX.
• Job Category: Production - Hourly.