The Greenbrier Companies

Overview

The Welder 1 position at Greenbrier involves performing quality welding of parts and fixtures in the railcar manufacturing process, utilizing various welding equipment. Greenbrier is a leading designer and manufacturer of freight rail transportation equipment and services, emphasizing a culture of safety, quality, and respect for people.

Responsibilities

• Fits, aligns and clamps railcar parts to prepare for welding.
• Cleans and preps surface area to be welded using a grinder or hand tools.
• Performs manual or semi-automatic arc welding of railcar parts and assemblies.
• Follows weld procedures outlined in Standard Operating Procedures.
• Visually inspects welds, repairs defective welds, and performs minor repairs to welding equipment.
• Performs occasional air, arc or flame cutting to repair defective welds.
• Ensures that safety and housekeeping standards are met.

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 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.

Additional Information

• Work environment includes heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid, dusty conditions, noise, moving machinery and trip hazards.
• Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment.
• Employee may be required to perform work at heights above four feet or within confined spaces.