Company Description

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.

Job Description

Position Summary and Primary Responsibilities

Metal Fabrication and assembles structural metal products, such as framework or shells for machinery, ovens, tanks, stacks, and metal parts for buildings and bridges according to job orders and verbal instructions
Blueprints: Develops layout and plans sequence of operations, applying knowledge of trigonometry, stock allowances for thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and physical properties of metal.
Locates and marks bending and cutting lines onto work piece.
Designs and constructs templates and fixtures.
Verifies conformance of work piece to specifications, using square, ruler, and measuring tape.
May fabricate and assemble sheet metal products.

Qualifications

I. Basic Qualifications

A. Education and Experience

High School Diplomaor Equivalent
1 - 3 years of welding experience

II. Preferred Qualifications

A. Education and Experience

Trade School Degree or Certificate
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

Additional Information

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 Rail’s website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Harsco Rail offers the following alternate application procedure: Contact Quinn Belton, HR at 803-822-7440 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.

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