Thermite Welder

Benefits Offering

Compensation

Position Summary

Thermite Welders builds and repairs railroad track in a heavy construction environment.  

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Basic track work duties; spiking, anchoring and surfacing  

  Examines work pieces for defects and measures work pieces to ensure conformance with specifications.  

  Performs routine preventive maintenance on small and large industrial equipment.  

  Detects faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notifies supervisors.  

  Operates equipment per safety policies, rules and regulations.  

  Inspects equipment, diagnoses problems and notifies supervisor of the need to the repair equipment. 

  Keeps records and prepares reports of maintenance work and cost of work. 

  Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned 

Required Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of welding experience in a heavy industrial environment.  

  Thorough knowledge of the Thermite Welding process and welding properties of various types of metals.  

  Certified by Contractor Orientation, e*Railsafe and Railway Maintenance Machine Operation 

  Experienced in Railtech Boutet, Inc., Orgo-Thermit, Inc.Thermite Welding Processes  

  Experienced in the use of Oxygen/Propane cutting and preheating processes  

  Experienced in general railroad track work; such as; rail cutting, rail measuring, real removal, rail replacement, switch configuration, track construction and restoration.  

  Experienced in reporting daily activities to supervision via paper or electronic means provided by the employer: such as iPad usage.  

  Experienced in managing an employee; Welder Helper  

  Experienced in communicating with railroad personnel regarding job briefs and completion of task at hand. 

  Ability to look at a problem and recommend the best and most cost effective means for repair. 

  Ability to understand and follow safety policies, rules and regulations. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Standing and walking around the project site; 

  Frequent bending, lifting, digging, shoveling and moving of objects on site;  

  Field environment and subject to all weather conditions;  

  Working in and around live commuter trains, high voltage, confined space, safety sensitive cabling; 

  Day, evening and weekend shift work. 

Company Overview

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position.  There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned. 

RailWorks is North America’s leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company. We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.