Entering the welding trade in Moline, IA, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with technical training, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while earning. Apprenticeships typically last about four years, requiring extensive training under experienced welders. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 402,333 welders nationwide, with a median weekly wage of $1,000 in Moline, IA. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 2% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Trade schools, welding unions, and platforms like LinkedIn can help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $50,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Job ID: 18730 Position Summary The Flash-Butt Welder is responsible for driving, operating, diagnosing, and maintaining a mobile electric flash-butt welding machine. Work includes driving a welding truck (CDL required) to and from work locations and setting the welding truck on the track. Pay Range: $35 / hour Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties + Will perform Intrack Welding functions. + Capable of performing job duties in a safe and professional manner. + Self-directed individual with the ability to supervise and lead a small group. + Responsible to report customer and production status in a professional and timely manner. + No prior welding experience is required. + Must have the ability to read precision instruments and gauges with a background in heavy mechanical/electrical machines and equipment. + Perform QA inspections as required. + Candidate must be able to lift 50 lbs. + Candidate will set up and perform weld operations including moving jack stands into place prior to making welds, cleaning and removing ballast rocks in the work area, vehicle maintenance, and cleaning, truck movement while on track from work site to work site, grinding welds as needed. + Must be able to work in all weather conditions. + Required Skills and Qualifications + A valid class A driver’s license and satisfactory driving record + Must be 21 years or older + Basic computer skills. + Good verbal and written communication skills. + Ability to communicate with all levels of employees and customers. + Fill out and organize work reports + Must be able to travel 90% of time + Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to gain Class-A CDL with 90-day. + Ability to pass drug screening and background check. High School Diploma/GED required. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions + Works both indoors and outdoors + Travels to field locations to provide repairs or maintenance + Frequently performs physical activities that require considerable use of the arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as standing, lifting, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, and handling of materials, equipment, and tools + Uses hands and fingers to operate equipment and tools involved in repairs + Lifts, pushes, pulls, and carries heavy objects, machinery, and tools up to 50 pounds + Works around vehicles and machinery with moving parts + Exposed to exhaust fumes, gasoline, and diesel fuel + May be exposed to harsh weather conditions + May be exposed to loud noise. This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned. RailWorks is North America’s leading track and transit system experts for over 100 years and with 45 offices across the U.S. and Canada. We take on challenging projects every day and our success rely on a collaborative and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance. RailWorks also offers opportunities to grow your career, develop your skills and pursue success. RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individual’s sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Job ID: 18730 Position Summary The Flash-Butt Welder is responsible for driving, operating, diagnosing, and maintaining a mobile electric flash-butt welding machine. Work includes driving a welding truck (CDL required) to and from work locations and setting the welding truck on the track. Pay Range: $35 / hour Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties + Will perform Intrack Welding functions. + Capable of performing job duties in a safe and professional manner. + Self-directed individual with the ability to supervise and lead a small group. + Responsible to report customer and production status in a professional and timely manner. + No prior welding experience is required. + Must have the ability to read precision instruments and gauges with a background in heavy mechanical/electrical machines and equipment. + Perform QA inspections as required. + Candidate must be able to lift 50 lbs. + Candidate will set up and perform weld operations including moving jack stands into place prior to making welds, cleaning and removing ballast rocks in the work area, vehicle maintenance, and cleaning, truck movement while on track from work site to work site, grinding welds as needed. + Must be able to work in all weather conditions. + Required Skills and Qualifications + A valid class A driver’s license and satisfactory driving record + Must be 21 years or older + Basic computer skills. + Good verbal and written communication skills. + Ability to communicate with all levels of employees and customers. + Fill out and organize work reports + Must be able to travel 90% of time + Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to gain Class-A CDL with 90-day. + Ability to pass drug screening and background check. High School Diploma/GED required. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions + Works both indoors and outdoors + Travels to field locations to provide repairs or maintenance + Frequently performs physical activities that require considerable use of the arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as standing, lifting, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, and handling of materials, equipment, and tools + Uses hands and fingers to operate equipment and tools involved in repairs + Lifts, pushes, pulls, and carries heavy objects, machinery, and tools up to 50 pounds + Works around vehicles and machinery with moving parts + Exposed to exhaust fumes, gasoline, and diesel fuel + May be exposed to harsh weather conditions + May be exposed to loud noise. This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned. RailWorks is North America’s leading track and transit system experts for over 100 years and with 45 offices across the U.S. and Canada. We take on challenging projects every day and our success rely on a collaborative and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance. RailWorks also offers opportunities to grow your career, develop your skills and pursue success. RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individual’s sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.
See More Details >>Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries. Location: Bettendorf Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time Function: Manufacturing Pay Range: ($18 - $24 ) Target Bonus: 5.0% Req ID: 25664 Position Summary Complete all engineered system assembly, electrical and mechanical, system debug, teardown and installation while meeting company standards. Job Responsibilities • Take initiative to meet challenging project timelines and hour budgets; • Provide the following system troubleshooting needs: wiring, mechanical assembly; • Assemble and Wire off of 3D Models and schematics; • Ensure system schematics are updated to as-build conditions; • Assist in field start-up and customer training when necessary (i.e., travel); • Uphold company quality objectives and play an active role in reaching continuous improvement objectives to include 6S efforts; • Plan and execute daily and weekly scheduled tasks; • Maintain work area clean and organized; • Follow directions from peers within the Integration department; • Travel for Installations & Service Calls; and • Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Experience/ Skills • 0-2 years’ experience preferred • High attention to detail, project budgets, and quality; • Excellent team player with organizational and time management skills; • Safely operate fork trucks and overhead cranes; • Technical degree in similar engineering field desired; • Exposure to robotics preferred; Nonessential Skills and Experience: • Safety (OSHA, SDS), ANSI (RIA) standards. Environmental, Health and Safety • Understand the Company’s EH&S Policy and how it relates to this job; • Be aware of OSHA & EPA laws and regulations as well as company rules and policies that pertain to this job; • Work in a safe and environmentally friendly manner and observe all company EH&S procedures; • Immediately notify the supervisor if there is any safety hazard, any equipment not operating correctly or if there are any questions regarding EH&S procedures; and • Attend required EH&S training. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Physical demands: While performing duties of this job, an employee is typically required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bend; squat; climb; talk, see and hear. Be able to climb ladders; lift hand tools approx. 1-15 lbs. in weight to complete machine assembly, parts up to 50 lbs. Repetition with activity. • Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate; temperature in the assembly area may fluctuate with the seasons, as the production area is not air-conditioned. Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries. Location: Bettendorf Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time Function: Manufacturing Pay Range: ($18 - $24 ) Target Bonus: 5.0% Req ID: 25664 Position Summary Complete all engineered system assembly, electrical and mechanical, system debug, teardown and installation while meeting company standards. Job Responsibilities • Take initiative to meet challenging project timelines and hour budgets; • Provide the following system troubleshooting needs: wiring, mechanical assembly; • Assemble and Wire off of 3D Models and schematics; • Ensure system schematics are updated to as-build conditions; • Assist in field start-up and customer training when necessary (i.e., travel); • Uphold company quality objectives and play an active role in reaching continuous improvement objectives to include 6S efforts; • Plan and execute daily and weekly scheduled tasks; • Maintain work area clean and organized; • Follow directions from peers within the Integration department; • Travel for Installations & Service Calls; and • Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Experience/ Skills • 0-2 years’ experience preferred • High attention to detail, project budgets, and quality; • Excellent team player with organizational and time management skills; • Safely operate fork trucks and overhead cranes; • Technical degree in similar engineering field desired; • Exposure to robotics preferred; Nonessential Skills and Experience: • Safety (OSHA, SDS), ANSI (RIA) standards. Environmental, Health and Safety • Understand the Company’s EH&S Policy and how it relates to this job; • Be aware of OSHA & EPA laws and regulations as well as company rules and policies that pertain to this job; • Work in a safe and environmentally friendly manner and observe all company EH&S procedures; • Immediately notify the supervisor if there is any safety hazard, any equipment not operating correctly or if there are any questions regarding EH&S procedures; and • Attend required EH&S training. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Physical demands: While performing duties of this job, an employee is typically required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bend; squat; climb; talk, see and hear. Be able to climb ladders; lift hand tools approx. 1-15 lbs. in weight to complete machine assembly, parts up to 50 lbs. Repetition with activity. • Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate; temperature in the assembly area may fluctuate with the seasons, as the production area is not air-conditioned. Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
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