Description

• Performs a wide variety of plant and facilities maintenance, including ancillary machine equipment repair functions, machine installation, machine movement.
• Primarily focused on activities supporting the production operations of the company.
• May be deployed to new construction or new installation if production requirements permit.
• Dismantles, moves, installs, levels and rearranges machine tools and mechanical equipment. Constructs, installs, dismantles, aligns and repairs general plant equipment such as overhead tracks and hoists, conveyors, etc.
• Welds a variety of metals, such as cast iron, tool steel, bronze, high carbon and chrome alloy steel, aluminum, sheet metals, brass, etc.
• Makes adjustment of welding and auxiliary equipment to obtain desired welding characteristics, and performs a variety of duties incidental to, or in conjunction with maintenance welding.
• Lays out, fabricates, assembles by soldering, brazing, welding, bolting, etc., and repairs ferrous and non-ferrous sheet metal plant equipment such as guards, hoods, air ducts, stacks, hoppers, etc.
• Operates all types of power sheet metal machines, such as rolls, brakes, punches, presses, drills, spot welders, etc.
• Operates a variety of tools and equipment associated with the trade including, but not limited to, forklift trucks, material handling equipment, crawlers, hoists, overhead and mobile cranes, block and tackle, rollers, pinch bars, welding and cutting equipment, measuring and leveling equipment and hand tools.
• Works from blueprints, sketches, written and oral instructions.
• Must have completed a formal apprenticeship OR have 8 years of equivalent training to qualify as a Journeyman.
• Must be able to qualify and pass the company truck driver physical examination.
• Must be able to read, and work from mechanical and architectural blueprints and have knowledge of sheet metal layout and basic math.
• Must have extensive knowledge of rigging, erecting and fitting of machines and equipment.
• Must have an extensive knowledge of welding on a variety of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, be familiar with the properties and reactions of these metals during welding and have a knowledge of methods to control warpage and relieve stresses.
• Must be able to perform heavy lifting.
• May work from ladders or catwalks high above the floor.
• Must exercise extreme care to avoid bodily injury to self and others in the lifting and moving of heavy equipment.
• Must work both inside and outside of building in all kinds of weather.
• Requires a considerable amount of walking and ladder climbing.
• Frequently works near rapidly moving machinery.
• Normal welding conditions involve heat, glare, fumes, etc.
• Employee required to wear protective clothing and equipment associated with the specific task or assignment.

Primary Location : Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis, IN

Additional Locations :

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression or veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and / or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at 317-242-5000.

Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application.

Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

Your success is a train ride away!

As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States.

The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

Are you ready to join our team?

Our values of Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak.

By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES :

Responsible for metal fabrication and welding of rolling stock equipment and components in accordance with AWS , FRA and Amtrak standards and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Conducts shielded metal arc or gas metal arc welding processes with low carbon steel, medium carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum
• Performs maintenance in accordance with AWS and 49CFR regulations and Amtrak standards
• Fabricates fitting of weldments or pieces to be welded with metal machinery such as shear, brake, roll, ironworker, drill press, radiac saw, band saw, used for cutting, bending, drilling, shaping, rolling and punching
• Performs various welding operations and thermal cutting to include : SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, oxy / acetylene cutting, plasma arc cutting and carbon arc gouging
• Welds with 4’ X 8’ plate ranging from one-eighth to unlimited thickness
• Welds with stock to include I-beam, channel, square tubing, angle iron, flat bar, round stock of various sizes. Uses electric and pneumatic grinders, drills and small tools
• Performs truck and bolster repair, side frames, gear pans, cut levers, coupler repair, draft gear wear plates
• Uses overhead cranes for lifting of metal plates and structural steel
• Reads blueprints and drawings and works from design and layout of templates and fixtures
• Maintains proper care and use of materials, test equipment, machines and hand tools normally associated with assigned job

MININMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in heavy welding and metal fabrication
• Must Successfully complete training and attain / retain certification applicable to assigned job
• Knowledge of crane operations, power tool usage, machine operations (shear brake, ironworker and radial saws), hydraulic equipment operation, and electric, air and battery-operated drills
• Knowledge and skills in the use of electrical tools, equipment and the measurements necessary to meet established standards
• Skill in thermal cutting oxy / acetylene, plasma, carbon arg, tig, stick, mig welding, chain & sling rigging equipment
• Ability in metal identification, test equipment operation, blue print analysis, and equipment assembly
• Ability to read, write, and communicate proficiently
• Some computer skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & Work Environment :

• Completion of technical school or apprenticeship program
• Experience in the maintenance of railroad equipment
• American Welding Society (AWS) certification

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS :

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

The hourly rate is $ - $ (with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment).

• Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts;
• 401K retirement plan; life insurance; paid time off; reimbursement of education; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility;

Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement.

Learn more about our benefits offerings .

Position Summary

The MIG Welder I will join, fabricate, and repair steel parts by using specialized gas metal arc welding techniques and equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques.
• Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams or schematics to determine appropriate welding process.
• Inspects completed welds to determine structural soundness.
• Familiar with and complies with all safety requirements and protocols.
• May prepare the materials and set up for a welding device or robot.
• May be required to complete an apprenticeship and / or formal training in area of specialty.
• Support the safety and quality programs by following all accompanying rules and established processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to operate forklift and cranes.
• Ability to read and interpret simple blueprints.
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools such as hammer, pliers, screwdriver, wrench, drill, grinder and bander.
• Ability to use measuring tools such as tape measure, box caliper, slide dial caliper and micrometer.
• Ability to convert fractions to decimals and vice versa.
• Ability to convert metric to English.
• Provide high quality work to all internal and external customers as related to the output of their position.
• Capable of setting up and operating one or more processing machines.
• Speak, write and comprehend conversational English.
• Strong attention to detail.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Must pass a MIG welder certification.
• Relevant apprenticeship, experience, or vocational training, preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Community Service Day
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

You should be proficient in :

• Blueprint Reading
• Welding Setups for Production

Machines & technologies you'll use :

MIG Welder

ID : 8SR6Ct

Position Summary

The MIG Welder I will join, fabricate, and repair steel parts by using specialized gas metal arc welding techniques and equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques.
• Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams or schematics to determine appropriate welding process.
• Inspects completed welds to determine structural soundness.
• Familiar with and complies with all safety requirements and protocols.
• May prepare the materials and set up for a welding device or robot.
• May be required to complete an apprenticeship and / or formal training in area of specialty.
• Support the safety and quality programs by following all accompanying rules and established processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to operate forklift and cranes.
• Ability to read and interpret simple blueprints.
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools such as hammer, pliers, screwdriver, wrench, drill, grinder and bander.
• Ability to use measuring tools such as tape measure, box caliper, slide dial caliper and micrometer.
• Ability to convert fractions to decimals and vice versa.
• Ability to convert metric to English.
• Provide high quality work to all internal and external customers as related to the output of their position.
• Capable of setting up and operating one or more processing machines.
• Speak, write and comprehend conversational English.
• Strong attention to detail.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Must pass a MIG welder certification.
• Relevant apprenticeship, experience, or vocational training, preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Community Service Day
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

You should be proficient in :

• Blueprint Reading
• Welding Setups for Production

Machines & technologies you'll use :

MIG Welder

Salary info : $21.25 - $21.25 / hr

$21.25 - $21.25 / hr

ecobatINDY Availabilities on all shifts.

I. POSITION DESCRIPTION :

Provides operations and production support by performing general equipment repair.

II. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Fabricates special items, as required.
• Repairs processing equipment such as pumps, pipe, moving machinery and repairs steel.
• Performs simple to intermediate equipment and pipe installations.
• Keeps work area neat, clean, and free of debris.
• Complies with all environmental, health, safety and housekeeping programs.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

III. PRE-HIRE REQUIREMENTS :

• 3 years recent industrial or related experience in millwright or machine repair work
• Pass skills test; i.e., welding, mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of various metal properties
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
• Good interpersonal communications skills; written and verbal
• Pass Workplace Reading Appraisal
• Able to work any needed overtime
• Able to work rotating weekends
• Willing to be clean-shaven at all times

IV. POST-HIRE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS :

• Environmental training applicable to the job
• Safety training for applicable equipment
• Job instructional training
• Quality system familiarization
• ISO 14001 awareness, objectives and targets, department significant environmental impacts
• OHSAS 18001 Awareness, OH&S-MS Objectives and Goals, Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control

V. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;

reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.

The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment.

IV. OTHER INFORMATION :

Respiratory Protection Required : Yes X No

Potential for Lead Exposure over PEL : Yes X No

Potential for Inorganic Arsenic Exposure over PEL : Yes X No

Potential for Cadmium Exposure over PEL : Yes X No

Physical Demands of job are : Light Duty :

Normal Duty : Heavy Duty : X

Heavy Duty : X