Welder III

Job Purpose
This position is responsible to operate various hand-welding and flame-cutting equipment to weld, fabricate or join
work pieces together. Work involves safe use of various hand and power tools common to the welding trade along
with various welding methods such as MIG or Stick.

Key Job Elements
Minimum duties and responsibilities
• Pass internal welding certification in conjunction with requirements under ISO, AAR, and other regulatory
agencies;
• Retrieve materials assembled and weld into a finished product;
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match
measurements);
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded;
• Interpret welding blueprints, assembly instructions, drawings, JSA’s, and bills of material;
• Maintaining welding proficiency as required by Progress Rail QSP 4.9 as well as any applicable local and
international standards;
• Candidate must be able to accurately use measuring devices such as tape measures, scales, and calipers.
Must be able to measure and record the required inspection information;
• Candidate must be able to use various hand tools as well as pneumatic and electric powered grinders and
impact wrenches, as well as overhead cranes to transport components into and out of the work area.

Advanced duties and responsibilities
• Mastery of various welds such as pipe weld, GMAW, SMAW, etc. in all positions;
• Certification to a recognized welding standard such as AWS D1.1;• Perform single and multi-pass welds in all positions;
• Ability to perform preventative and basic maintenance of weld machines and equipment; change out wire
and gas bottles as needed;
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical,
horizontal or overhead);
• Ability to train others;
• Forklift certified;
• May be trained on other welding machinery such as a Robot Welder.

Qualifications, Experience, Education
• Specific site qualifications and progression may apply, consult with local team;
• Skill Level I – < 1-year experience, or no previous experience as a welder;
• Skill Level II – 1-2 year of experience as a welder;
• Skill Level III – 2-3 years of experience as a welder, certification in GMAW and FCAW preferred. Technical
certifications can substitute for experience;
• Skill Level IV – 4-5 years of experience as a certified welder. Additional SMAW welding certifications
preferred;
• Skill Level V – 5+ years of experience as a certified welder with all previous certifications.

Preferred Skills
• Certified Welder;
• Knowledge of various types of welding (Mig, MMA, Stick, Tig);
• Mechanical aptitude.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions
• Strength – Position requires lifting up to 50 lbs. Requires stamina and strength to work in tight and
confined spaces;
• Motion – Position requires the ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms
and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, reaching, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and
kneeling. Position requires remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods. Position requires
working from heights exceeding 6 ft. off the ground with proper PPE and fall protection;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Position is exposed to UV and reflected radiation from a welding arc or
torch. Position is exposed to high levels of noise and vibration from using tools. The use of proper PPE is
required. The position requires the ability to read written instruction and understand both verbal and
written instructions;
• Work Environment – Position can be located inside or outside dependent on situation. When inside the
employees are subject to temperature extremes in non-temperature-controlled environments. When
outside employees are subject to all weather elements;
• Emotional Demands – Employee is expected to work and cooperate as part of a team in order to meet
production requirements;
• Safety – Position is safety sensitive as it requires working in and around live tracks and operation and
repair of heavy equipment. Position requires strict adherence to safety policies (i.e. blue flag) and use of
all required PPE to protect hearing, eyes, hands and feet.

The Heico Companies offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Multiple health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield,
• Health Savings Account (with company match) or Flexible Spending Accounts, depending on selected health care plan,
• Two Dental plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield,
• Vision plan through VSP,
• Paid time off (vacation and 11 paid holidays),
• 401k plan with company match,
• Life/AD&D insurances (both company-paid and additional voluntary options),
• Sick leave, Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability plans (company-paid),
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP, company-paid),
• Three Aflac plans
• 2 pet insurance plans
• Legal insurance
• Identity & Fraud Protection Plan