Boilermaker

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Responsible for metal fabrication and welding of rolling stock equipment and components in accordance with AWS D15.1, FRA and Amtrak standards and guidelines.   
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

 
MININMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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 skills in the use of electrical tools, equipment and the measurements necessary to meet established standards
• Skill in thermal cutting – oxy/acetylene, plasma, carbon arg, tig, stick, mig welding, chain & sling – rigging equipment
• Ability in metal identification, test equipment operation, blue print analysis, and equipment assembly
• Ability to read, write, and communicate proficiently
• Some computer skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Completion of technical school or apprenticeship program.
• Experience in the maintenance of railroad equipment.
• American Welding Society (AWS) certification.

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.