At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in welding and maintaining railcars to meet quality standards.
- Company: Join Watco, a leader in keeping the supply chain moving.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, paid training, and career advancement opportunities.
- Other info: Work four days a week with excellent growth potential.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment with a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Basic welding knowledge and ability to follow instructions.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference. Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support‑services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all on the same team. One Watco.
Here’s What You Can Expect From Watco:
- Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Paid on‑the‑job training with peer trainers
- Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco's Safe Performance Center
- Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
- Career advancement opportunities
Job Summary:
- Schedule: Four days per week, 10 hour days.
- Pay: Starting pay is around $24 (goes off experience).
The general purpose of the welder assistant position is to repair and maintain equipment and/or railcars to ensure Watco and customer quality assurance standards are met. This description is illustrative of the duties required and not all inclusive.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities:
- Perform MIG welding with flux core wire. Primary material consists of A36 and A53 carbon steel alloy. Other materials may vary.
- Perform different types of welds that consist of but are not limited to butt, lap, tee, horizontal, and overhead welds.
- Utilize tools including but not limited to cutting torch, air arc cutter, grinder, and hand tools in all positions without damage to adjoining parts.
- Use multiple types of metal fabrication and hand tools in all positions without damage to adjoining parts.
- Ensure that all company guidelines are met, and that all safety rules are followed when performing duties.
- Maintain written maintenance/repair records.
- Demonstrate basic math & mechanical skills, including reading of a tape measure.
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to steel toe boots, eye protection, ear protection, gloves, hot work PPE, fall protection, respirators, and a variety of protective suits.
Qualifications:
- Must be able to pass and or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position.
- Basic knowledge of tools used to weld, cut and torch metal.
- Ability to pass a D15.1 or M1002 weld test which includes a horizontal, vertical, and overhead weld.
- Perform/prioritise multiple tasks with attention to details.
- Ability to independently establish work tasks in order to successfully meet expectations.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions including basic blueprints and schematics.
- Basic mechanical skills and the ability to read a tape measure.
Education: High School or GED equivalent.
Welder Assistant - Birmingham employer: Watco
At Watco, we pride ourselves on fostering an outstanding work culture that has been recognised by Forbes and Newsweek. As a Welder Assistant in Birmingham, you will benefit from competitive compensation, comprehensive training, and ample opportunities for career advancement through Watco University, all while being part of a dedicated team that keeps the world's supply chain moving.
