At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to repair and fabricate railcars with your welding skills.
- Company: Dynamic company focused on railcar repair and fabrication.
- Benefits: Competitive wages, overtime opportunities, and professional development.
- Other info: Stable, year-round employment in an outdoor environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a hands-on role with diverse projects.
- Qualifications: 3+ years of welding experience and ability to read blueprints.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Journeyperson Welder-Railcar Repair and Shop Fabrication
We are seeking a skilled journeyperson Welder to join our railcar repair and Fabrication team.
The successful candidate will perform structural repairs, component replacement, and custom fabrication on railcars and related equipment in an outdoor environment.
This position requires strong welding skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
- Location Portage la Prairie, MB
- Employment Full-Time
Compensation Competitive wages based on experience, plus benefits and overtime opportunities.
- About the work
- Work conditions
- Outdoor work environment with occasional indoor shop work.
- Exposure to welding fumes, noise, dust and varying temperatures.
- Standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting through the shift.
- Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)
What you will do
- Perform railcar repairs including structural, mechanical, and fabrication-related welding tasks.
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, repair procedures and work orders.
- Fabricate, fit, and weld steel components using approved welding procedures.
- Conduct repairs on railcar bodies, underframe, hoppers, tanks, and associated components.
- Operate welding and fabrication equipment including FCAW, SMAW, GMAW, oxy-fuel cutting, plasma cutting, grinders, and other shop tools.
- Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer specifications.
- Maintain accurate repair records and documentation.
- Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with shop housekeeping and equipment maintenance.
- Collaborate with supervisors, inspectors, and fellow tradespeople to complete projects efficiently.
- What you will bring
- Minimum 3 years of welding and fabrication experience.
- Proficiency in FCAW and SMAW welding processes.
- Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and welding symbols.
- Experience operating fabrication equipment and power tools.
- Strong understanding of safe work practices.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs and work in a physically demanding environment.
- Reliable transportation and strong attendance record.
- Valid Manitoba driver’s license.
- Previous railcar, railway, heavy equipment, or industrial repair experience.
- CWB welding certification
- Skid Steer, Truck Mounted Crane, Aerial Work Platform, Telehandler, Front End Loader, or Trackmobile experience.
What we offer
- Overtime opportunities.
- Training and professional development.
- Stable, year-round employment.
- Opportunity to work on diverse repair and fabrication projects.
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Journeyperson Welder - Railcar Repair and Shop Fabrication in Portage la Prairie employer: Ranger Enterprizes Ltd.
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