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Railcar Welder/FabricatorCentral Manitoba Railway Inc • Oakbank, MB, Canada
Railcar Welder/Fabricator

Railcar Welder/Fabricator

Central Manitoba Railway Inc • Oakbank, MB, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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 10 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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