NJ TRANSIT · 3 hours ago
Structural Welder
Wood-Ridge, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$35.70/hr - $35.70/hrNJ Transit is searching for a reliable and experienced Welder to join our team. The role involves reading and interpreting project plans, performing welding tasks, and ensuring compliance with safety standards and guidelines.
Public TransportationTransportation
Responsibilities
Read and interpret project plans, blueprints, and other written instructions and diagrams to perform task at hand
Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding
Produce welds that are 100% X-ray quality and demonstrate knowledge and skills in safe rigging practices
Walk over and work on top on fixed, overhead fixed and movable railroad bridges
Climb stairwells and ladders (with fall prevention equipment) to perform work
Demonstrate complete knowledge in welding, rigging, fabrication, and torching
Express knowledge of industrial safety and OSHA guidelines
Qualification
Required
Qualified applicants MUST pass physical welding test AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code for unlimited thickness in all positions
Must be a Certified Welder
Demonstrate extreme attention to detail and full understanding of all safety codes and procedures
Work outdoors in all type of weather conditions, including confined spaces at various heights
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Possess physical ability to use various types of hand and power tools
Possess exceptional problem solving and team leadership skills
Provide a valid Driver's License and High School Diploma or GED
Successfully pass the pre-screening process which includes a physical and drug test, employment verification, criminal history, and driving background checks
Qualified applicants must have the ability to: Stoop, bend, crawl, balance, climb and kneel
Wear protective equipment such as hardhat, safety glasses, and safety-toe boots
Perform heavy lifting and carrying tasks with the weight of up to (50) fifty pounds
Benefits
Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Paid Leave
Tuition Assistance
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan
Retirement Plans
401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution
401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match
457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan
Company
NJ TRANSIT
Build your future as part of a dynamic company committed to transforming one of the premier transportation brands in North America.
Founded in 1981
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$183.39MKey Investors
Federal Transit Administration
2024-07-09Grant· $99.5M
2024-05-28Grant· $83.3M
2022-12-14Grant· $0.59M
Leadership Team
Brendan Kaplan
Deputy CTO - Head of Innovation
Faisal Jameel
Chief Technology Officer
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