PRS Facility Location
Corbin, KY - Freight Car Rep - 013
Job Purpose
This position is responsible to operate various hand-welding and flame-cutting equipment to weld, fabricate or join work pieces together. Work involves safe use of various hand and power tools common to the welding trade along with various welding methods such as MIG or Stick.
**OFFERING $3,000 SIGN ON BONUS**
$1000 paid at 90 days (3 months)
$1000 paid at 180 days (6 months)
$1000 paid at 365 days (1 year)
Req ID
11822BR
Company Description
Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation-driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company's products are in operation across more than 100 countries-powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail-they are making history every day.
Education / Training
Preferred Skills
• Certified Welder;
• Knowledge of various types of welding (Mig, MMA, Stick, Tig) we mostly mig and flux core
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Skill Level I - <1-year experience, or no previous experience as a welder;
• Skill Level II - 1-2 year of experience as a welder;
• Skill Level III - 2-3 years of experience as a welder, certification in GMAW and FCAW preferred. Technical
certifications can substitute for experience;
• Skill Level IV - 4-5 years of experience as a certified welder. Additional SMAW welding certifications
preferred;
• Skill Level V - 5+ years of experience as a certified welder with all previous certifications.
Job Title
Welder III
City
Corbin
Key Job Elements
Minimum duties and responsibilities:
• Pass internal welding certification in conjunction with requirements under ISO, AAR, and other regulatory
agencies;
• Retrieve materials assembled and weld into a finished product;
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match
measurements);
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded;
• Interpret welding blueprints, assembly instructions, drawings, JSA's, and bills of material;
• Maintaining welding proficiency as required by Progress Rail QSP 4.9 as well as any applicable local and
international standards;
• Candidate must be able to accurately use measuring devices such as tape measures, scales, and calipers.
Must be able to measure and record the required inspection information;
• Candidate must be able to use various hand tools as well as pneumatic and electric powered grinders and
impact wrenches, as well as overhead cranes to transport components into and out of the work area.
Advanced duties and responsibilities:
• Mastery of various welds such as pipe weld, GMAW, SMAW, etc. in all positions
• Certification to a recognized welding standard such as AWS D1.1
• Perform single and multi-pass welds in all positions;
• Ability to perform preventative and basic maintenance of weld machines and equipment; change out wire
and gas bottles as needed;
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical,
horizontal or overhead)
• Ability to train others
• Forklift certified
Qualifications and Experience
• Skill Level I - <1-year experience, or no previous experience as a welder;
• Skill Level II - 1-2 year of experience as a welder;
• Skill Level III - 2-3 years of experience as a welder, certification in GMAW and FCAW preferred. Technical
certifications can substitute for experience;
• Skill Level IV - 4-5 years of experience as a certified welder. Additional SMAW welding certifications
preferred;
• Skill Level V - 5+ years of experience as a certified welder with all previous certifications.
Essential and Physical Activities Functions
• Strength - Position requires lifting up to 50 lbs. Requires stamina and strength to work in tight and
confined spaces;
• Motion - Position requires the ability to perform physical ac