Welder

BuildSubmarines.com
Frankfort, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2024 CLOSED ON 4/8/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder position at BuildSubmarines.com?

Marmon Railroad ServicesCome join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

This position will be required to perform welding work when necessary. However, when weld work is unavailable the work available will be track labor.

  • A combination of welding and track work will make up the full-time position.Repair and rebuild railroad track. Physical duties will require frequent walking over extended areas with uneven footing;
  • flexibility sufficient for track maintenance tasks such as flexing to pick up tie plates; balance sufficient to walk on ballast;

standing for more than half of each work day with periodic breaks; lift / carry and push / pull equipment and other objects weighing 25 lbs.

frequently), 50 lbs. (occasionally), and 75 lbs. (infrequently); occasional climbing on ladders; bending, stooping, and kneeling;

good eye-hand coordination; and bilateral dexterity.AccountabilitiesA track laborer's job consists of repairing and rebuilding railroad track, using hand tools to do so.

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, removing and replacing ties, pulling and driving spikes, shoveling rock ballast, loading and unloading equipment and material, repair and replace rail and remove and apply rail anchors and various other tasks, as assigned.

  • PERFORM TRACK MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND INSTALLATION. Drive spikes into ties with a spike maul; pull spikes with claw bar;
  • install and remove rail anchors; slide, place, and align tie plates under rails; cut in new rails; plug old spike holes;

with assistance, lift rails using manual track jack; sweep off ballast / rock from track and switches.HANDLE AND MOVE TRACK MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT.

  • With assistance, load / unload equipment weighing 85- to 100 lbs. (air hammer, rail drill) from back of cart or truck and carry to work site;
  • with assistance, move debris away from work site (spike cans, anchors).PRACTICE SAFE WORK HABITS. Understand and follow company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures, wear prescribed safety apparel;
  • take appropriate action when conditions threaten safety of self or coworkers; ensure equipment and work area are in safe operating condition before starting work;

monitor for emergency situations by identifying visual signals and warning sounds.OBSERVE THE CONDITION OF TRACK, TRACKBED, AND TRACK RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR PROBLEMS OR DEFECTS.

  • Make quick visual inspections for broken rails, defective switches and signals, deteriorating track bed, track obstructions and weather related problems;
  • check switch points; observe right-of-way and passing trains for shifted loads and spillage.WORK WITH EQUIPMENT. Safely and effectively operate the following : a hydraulic hammer to drive spikes;

air or gas powered wrenches to loosen or tighten track bolts; hydraulic rail drill to drill holes in rail; portable abrasive rail saw to cut rails, and hydraulic spike pullers to remove spikes.

MAINTAIN TRACKBED. Remove and replace ballast; tamp ballast; unload or assist in unloading ballast from ballast cars.QualificationsRequiredMust have a valid driver's license.

Welding experienceAbility to perform heavy physical labor.Must be capable of performing physically strenuous work on a continuous basisMust be able to read and comprehend regulations and instructions as well as possess good verbal communication skills.

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and / or customers and effectively handle conflict situations.

Ability to speak English in a clear, concise manner in order to communicate with coworker(s) and supervisor(s).Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Must be 18 years of age or olderPreferredExperience operating construction or farm equipment.1 year(s) Railroad Maintenance of Way work experienceValid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)Welding certificateWork ConditionsCompliance with the applicable attendance policy is an essential function of this position.

Travel will be requiredWalking extensively on uneven surfaces.Continuous bending, stooping and kneeling are required for this positionMust wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection where the company requires.

Outside work is required regardless of weather conditions.Work takes place in many rural remote geographic areas.On the road or traveling, as required.

You are subject to overtime, and weekend, holiday, and / or night work.Must be willing and able to work around large equipment such as railcars, locomotives and cranes.

Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

Must practice safe work habits to prevent on the job accidents and injuries. Must utilize all protective equipment assigned.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to email protected , and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Last updated : 2024-04-06

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