Welder jobs in Davenport, IA

UTLX

Welder / $25.0-$27.0 per hour / Muscatine, IA

• Willing to complete an on-site basic skills assessmentBasic welding experience (welding technical school will be considered)Able to follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervisionAbility to read, interpret, and follow documents Have analytical and problem-solving skillsWith strong attention to detailSafety and quality focusedBe available to work any shiftBe dependable and reliable to show up for scheduled work shifts including overtimeWilling to work in confined spaces and at heightsIndustrial setting experienceLegally can work in US now & future without sponsorship

Education: High School Diploma/GED

We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages from day 1. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer...

• Tuition reimbursement program
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
• Company-paid sickness and accident income
• 401k matching and pension 
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement and prescription safety wear
• Holiday pay
• Vacation
• Marmon employee discount program

We are an equal opportunity workplace (EEOC)

We are looking for qualified welders at our full-service rail tank car repair shop in Muscatine, Iowa. Wages start at $25.00 per hour. WE CERTIFY INTERNALLY! Certified welders can make between $29.00 to $34.00 per hour! GREAT BENEFITS FROM DAY 1! 

Shift: Open to work any shift M-F 2 Sat/Month (1st: 6 am – 2:30 pm, 2nd: 2 – 10:30 pm, 3rd: 10 pm – 6:30 am)

Primary Job Functions

• Welds components related to tank cars including tanks, bolsters, underframes, side sills, etc.
• Performs welded repairs by utilizing air arc cutting torch and stick or wire welding equipment.
• Uses hand tools and equipment to chip and grind weld, slag or spatter.
• Repairs, straightens, removes, reworks car parts, brakes, underframes, center plates, gears, couplers, valves, etc. using various hand and power tools.
• Performs welding and mechanical repairs to tank and hopper cars when required.
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner and reports potential hazards.

Environmental and Working Conditions

• Will have to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Will perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Will be working around hot work and fumes common to welding and body repair.
• May work in confined spaces and at heights exceeding 4 ft. off the ground with proper PPE and fall protection.
• Close mental and visual attention required, coordinating manual dexterity with mental and visual attention for sustained periods of time.

Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) operates the most extensive railcar repair network in North America with 18 full-service shops and more than 100 mini-shops and mobile repair units. UTLX’s network continues to grow and adapt to meet the needs of its customers and is uniquely positioned to offer a wide range of solutions for both tank and freight cars. UTLX provides high-quality repair and maintenance services to help our customers maximize fleet utilization and remain in compliance with current regulations, while offering industry-leading turnaround times.

Posted: 9 days

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• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Employee Discounts

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UTLX