Job Description

We’re seeking experienced Welders to join our team in locomotive rebuild operations. This is heavy welding work involving large components, complex joints, and a mix of welding techniques. You’ll be responsible for laying out, tacking, fitting, and welding on both plate and pipe materials in a physically demanding and dirty environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform MIG (90%) and Stick (10%) welding on low carbon steel plate and pipe.
• Weld in all positions: flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead.
• Fit and weld large components directly on locomotives (not fixtured).
• Use plasma cutters, carbon arc gougers, and oxy torches for prep and rework.
• Weld groove and fillet joints, including large socket joints in 5F pipe positions.
• Read and interpret weld prints and AWS welding symbols.
• Perform aesthetic grinding and contour finishing.
• Operate overhead cranes (remote/pendant controlled) as needed.

Required Skills & Experience

• MIG welding experience with .035, .045, and .052 electrodes (spray transfer and short circuit).
• Stick welding experience with 7018 and 6010 electrodes
• Ability to weld pipe in 5F position using socket joints.
• Able to perform PJP and CJP welds (with ceramic backing).
• Basic computer skills for accessing electronic instructions.
• Able to read a tape measure to sixteenths.
• Comfortable working in dirty environments with oil, fluids, and contaminants.
• Willing to work in stations along the locomotive (not traditional weld benches).
• TIG and Flux Core welding experience is a plus.

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• MIG Welder
• Stick Welder
• Flux-Cored Arc Welder