Fitter Welder

Harsco is recognized for technical leadership and worldwide experience in virtually all major aspects of railway track maintenance. We enable railroads to operate at peak efficiency over smooth, precisely aligned track that increases railway safety while reducing fuel consumption and other key operating costs. Our broad array of equipment and services support every type of railway operator, from major national and international railway systems, to short lines and high-speed urban transit networks.

A new operations position opening with tremendous potential for a progressive growth career path with a multinational company. Bring your experience in manufacturing Fitter Welder skills to Harsco Rail, where you will have the opportunity to build a career with highly engineered products and join a great team that delivers these products across the globe.

Position Summary and Primary Responsibilities

+ Lays out, fits, assemblers, tack welds and straightens fabrications to blueprint specifications with the use of jigs, fixtures and/or instructions.

+ Lay out, fit, tack weld, pressure tight, test and repair to blueprint specifications all piping system, fuel tanks, or any other pressured vessel he/she may assigned excluding all hydraulic cylinders.

+ Uses the hand torches for free hand burning, simple heat-treating and gas welding.

+ Improvises jigs and fixtures for assembling and welding parts for production.

+ Maintain good housekeeping and safe working habits at all time.

We are hiring for 1st and 2nd shifts, 2nd shift (2pm-10pm), there is a shift differential for this position

A. Education

* High School Diploma

* Technical School

B. Experience

* 3+ years of welding experience

**Preferred Qualifications**

A. Education or Experience

* 3 - 5 years of experience

B. Interpersonal Skills

* Ability to setup and utilize inspection equipment.

* Ability to write in a clear and concise manner

* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions

* Ability to communicate welding issues to Supervisors and Welders

C. Technical Skills

* Must have expert knowledge of Weld Symbols and Weld Positions used in production.

* Must be able to read and understand detailed drawings and welding procedures/specifications.

* Must have experience using standard measuring tool

* Understanding of Print tolerances

* Basic computer knowledge is required: Access and Excel.

D. Other Skills

* Ability to effectively plan and organize

* Ability to communicate with others

**Essential Functions**

* The ability to predictably and regularly attend work and to be punctual

* The ability to work autonomously with little supervision

* The ability to follow direction or instruction

* The ability to read and understand documents and drawings

* The ability to work cooperatively with others

* The ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and/or coworkers

* The ability to perform several tasks at once

* The ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information

* The ability to lift 40 lbs.

* The ability to stand/bend/stretch, etc.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Rails website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Harsco Rail offers the following alternate application procedure: Contact Brittany Brown, HR Generalist, at ... and Harsco Rail will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job. _Please call only for disability application._ All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.