Boilermaker Welder - 90117306 - Chicago

Amtrak•Chicago, IL

3d•$36 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for metal fabrication and welding of rolling stock equipment and components in accordance with AWS D15.1, FRA and Amtrak standards and guidelines. Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country and employs over 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of passengers, employees, the public, and the operating environment is a priority. Amtrak's values are ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First,’ and Core Capabilities include ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security.’

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Experience in heavy welding and metal fabrication
Must successfully complete training and attain/retain certification applicable to assigned job
Knowledge of crane operations, power tool usage, machine operations (shear brake, ironworker and radial saws), hydraulic equipment operation, and electric, air and battery operated drills
Knowledge and skill in the use of electrical tools, equipment and the measurements necessary to meet established standards
Skill in thermal cutting – oxy/acetylene, plasma, carbon arc, tig, stick, mig welding, chain & sling – rigging equipment
Experience in metal identification, test equipment operation, blue print analysis and equipment assembly
Ability to read, write and communicate proficiently
Some computer skills

Nice To Haves

Completion of technical school or apprenticeship program
Experience in the maintenance of railroad equipment

Responsibilities

Conducts shielded metal arc or gas metal arc welding processes with low carbon steel, medium carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
Performs maintenance in accordance with AWS and 49CFR regulations and Amtrak standards.
Fabricates fitting of weldments or pieces to be welded with metal machinery such as shear, brake, roll, ironworker, drill press, radiac saw, band saw, used for cutting, bending, drilling, shaping, rolling and punching.
Performs various welding operations and thermal cutting to include: SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, oxy/acetylene cutting, plasma arc cutting and carbon arc gouging.
Welds with 4’ X 8’ plate ranging from one-eighth to unlimited thickness.
Welds with stock to include I-beam, channel, square tubing, angle iron, flat bar, round stock of various sizes.
Uses electric and pneumatic grinders, drills, and small tools.
Performs truck and bolster repair, side frames, gear pans, cut levers, coupler repair, draft gear wear plates.
Uses overhead cranes for lifting of metal plates and structural steel.
Reads blueprints and drawings and works from design and layout of templates and fixtures.
Maintains proper care and use of materials, test equipment, machines and hand tools normally associated with assigned job.