Job Description

Overview

The Welder Technician, Intermediate at Greenbrier is responsible for refurbishing and repairing rail car components while ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. Greenbrier is a leading designer and manufacturer of freight rail transportation equipment and services, committed to safety, quality, and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Establishes and maintains knowledge of The Association of American Railroads repair procedures and complies with regulations and safety policies.
  • Performs refurbishing and repairs to rail car components using various welding and cutting tools.
  • Conducts Dye Penetrant Non-Destructive Testing for material and weld repairs.
  • Works under the direction of Supervisor and department leader, notifying them of materials and equipment needs.
  • Executes special processes for repair or refurbishment based on customer work orders.
  • Adjusts welder and feeder settings as required and performs minor repairs to tools and equipment.
  • Maintains air-purifying respirator welding hood.
  • Collaborates with Supervisor and team members, assisting in training new employees when required.

Requirements

  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail.
  • Ability to use measuring equipment such as rulers and precision measuring tools.
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively within a team.
  • Ability to operate machines and tools for welding, cutting, gouging, inspecting, and testing.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints and work orders.
  • Ability to perform complex weld repairs in Flat and Horizontal positions.
  • 3+ years work experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
  • Experience with welding processes such as burning, air arc, and grinding is preferred.

Additional Information

  • Work environment includes hot and cold conditions, working around heavy equipment, and on and under railcars.
  • Personal protective equipment is required, including steel toe boots, hard hats, and welding shields.

How this job compares in Red Oak, IA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Iowa currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $21–$35/hr across 19 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Red Oak, IA

Red Oak, IA is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Iowa as a whole we're tracking 40 other active welding openings from 35 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Iowa.

The most active employers in Iowa at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Army National Guard Units (3), Cushman & Wakefield (2), and Oshkosh Corporation (2). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

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