Railcar Welder/FabricatorCentral Manitoba Railway Inc • R5R 0H7, MB, Canada

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Railcar Welder / Fabricator

Central Manitoba Railway Inc • R5R 0H7, MB, Canada

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Description

Railcar Welder / Fabricators are responsible for ensuring railcar equipment meet the standards for loading product, transportation, and travel on the rail network. If you enjoy working outdoors, physical activity, problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!

Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are the 3 largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!

Cando Advantages

Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules
Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs
Award Winning Safety Culture
Employee Ownership Program
Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
Flexible Health & Dental Benefits
Canada’s Best Managed Company for 9 years!

Job Description

Welder / Fabricators are responsible for ensuring railcar equipment meet the standards for loading product, transportation, and travel on the rail network. Working in a dynamic, fast-paced, shop environment, welder / fabricators must work well individually and in teams to maximize efficiency and safety, while demonstrating innovation and a strong initiative and desire to produce a high-quality, safe for travel, rail product.

Roles & Responsibilities

The incumbents work in a team environment providing safe and effective railcar inspections, repair, and maintenance. Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Perform repair, maintenance, and inspections on railcars and freight car equipment in accordance with industry standards

Perform any cutting, burning, welding, grinding, soldiering, and brazing associated with the removal or application of components

Perform all preventative maintenance work and repairs on trucks, underframe, structure, safety appliances, braking systems, and draft systems

Complete the repair and application of all associated piping and valves, guards, shrouds, and covers

Ensure all work associated with rush repairs, road work, and supplementary service operation equipment is completed quickly and efficiently

Promptly address and report all safety concerns and equipment problems to the site designate

Complete daily reports, daily logs, inspections and work reports and any other reports deemed necessary

Exert “best effort” to protect human life, human safety and company property

Participate in company developed training programs for railcar welders / fabricators and mechanics

Skills Knowledge & Abilities

Possess a good mechanical aptitude, knowledge of railcar components considered an asset

Oxy-fuel cutting

Welds in flat, horizontal and vertical positions using a variety of weld processes

Use hand and power tools and other equipment effectively and without injury

Be physically fit including the ability to pull self up and down from railcars on a continuous basis and lift and carry 50 lbs; ability to work in confined spaces and at heights with appropriate restraints

Ability to read blueprints, and understand general documentation; learn and use new technology

Willing to work outdoors

Education & Experience

Hold and maintain a valid class 5 driver’s license

Obtain forklift qualification through on site / in house training

Experience operating various types of equipment an asset and willingness to learn industry specific equipment

Tracking and / or knowledge of Rail Operating Rules considered an asset

Railway background with welding experience considered an asset

Excellent verbal, writing and reading comprehension

Note : This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand the level of expertise required in this position

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