About this opportunity
Amsted Rail Company Inc lists this Welding Specialist opportunity in granite city, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description Job Description Weld per AWS practices on all castings and grades of steel
Distinguish defects / inclusion and properly remove defects per AWS and ASF specification standards
Use carbon arc machinery for defect removal and identification including operating inside an enclosed carbon arc booth
Use a cutting torch / rosebud torch for local stress relief, metal removal, castings dressing, and gate removal
Identify, chip, grind, and blend surface discontinuities of all transit castings to ASF specifications; including grinding on welds and de-slagging to verify welds / repairs are done properly
Weld on attachments designated by casting requirements and the CWI procedures
Map out defects on digital / paper documentation for customer requirements, including verification of weld mapping
Visually indicate all repairs were successfully made and documented
Read gauge application drawings and apply gauges to all transit patterns
Operate overhead cranes / hoists safely as needed by management
Load / unload the transit castings into and out of the blast machine
Operate forklift to transfer castings from position to position
Chain and labor as designated by management
Operate an airless / HVLP paint gun for castings within a paint system
Operate a power washer / steam cleaning unit in preparation for castings to be painted
Run gauges on multiple patterns and products and record results/document as required
Assist castings prep for hydrostatic testing
Required testing per specification determined by CWI
What we offer you:
The hourly pay for this position is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The current starting rate for this role is $24.31 per hour , with progression through the established wage scale based on tenure and contractual increases outlined in the agreement. All compensation is administered in accordance with the terms of the union contract.
This non-exempt role is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with the CBA and applicable federal and state laws.
Amsted Rail offers a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package designed to support employees' health, well being, and long term financial security. For union-represented employees, benefits are provided in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement and may include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage
Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and additional wellness resources
Tuition reimbursement and career development programs
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays, per contract
Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To review our EEO Policies or to request assistance please go to and select EEO Compliance/Statements. To learn more about us, please visit us online at .
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities and any other basis covered by federal, state, or local law.
Worksite address
granite city, IL, 62040, US
Who can apply
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