Greenbrier Companies

Overview

The Welder 2 position at Greenbrier involves performing quality welding of parts and fixtures in the railcar manufacturing process, ensuring safety and quality standards are met while contributing to a culture of innovation and respect.

Responsibilities

• Fits, aligns, and clamps work to prepare for welding.
• Performs manual or semi-automatic arc welding of railcar parts on the production line.
• Follows job orders including Weld Procedure Sheets at the workstation.
• Visually inspects work, repairs defective welds, and performs minor repairs.
• Prepares metal for welding by grinding and doing joint preparations.
• Ensures safety and housekeeping standards are met and maintained.
• Assists in training other welders by conducting on-the-job training when requested.

Requirements

• Ability to pass applicable weld assessments to perform work as a welder 2.
• Ability to use weld gauges and computers.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints or weld drawings and procedures.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to learn to operate a forklift and overhead crane and complete required certifications.
• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience using a manual or semi-automatic arc welder is preferred.
• Experience operating a forklift or overhead crane is preferred.
• Experience working in a production environment is preferred.
• 12+ months experience in welding is preferred.

Additional Information

• Work schedule is Monday to Thursday from 5am to 3:30pm.
• The position is in a production environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, and moving machinery.