Structural Welder

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At Keolis, a leader in public transportation and proudly headquartered in Boston, our mission — We Imagine, We Care, We Commit — is more than words. It’s how we support our communities and how we support each other. As part of our team, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed with your wellbeing in mind. We offer a competitive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and peace of mind. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance. You’ll also have access to a variety of voluntary benefits such as hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness coverage, as well as home, auto, and pet insurance. To help secure your financial future, we also provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. At Keolis, you're not just building a career — your part of something bigger.

Structural Welder

The purpose of this position is to provide highly technical weld services to the entire MBTA Railroad Operation network.

Rate of pay: This is a unionized position. The pay rates are non-negotiable. The starting pay rate for this position is $

Work location: Must be willing and able to travel to any of our MA Commuter Rail locations as required

Knowledge and Skills

• Must know welding and soldering techniques.
• Must be able to use basic hand tools, lift, bend, and stoop and carry repeatedly heavy loads.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions, including severe weather, year-round as assigned
• Must have the ability to from verbal and written instructions.
• Must have the ability to work well with others as well as alone as required.
• Must be proficient in computers and software CAD Drawings, Microsoft Suite, and communication software.

Experience

• Must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent educational credential. Trade and/or vocational school preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have current AWS Specification Plate specifically for welding aluminum.
• Must have 5 years’ experience with Mig, Tig, and Metal Fabrication.

Key Accountabilities

• Works from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, verbal instructions and word orders.
• Makes a wide-range of welds from simple to precision welding, including welds of dissimilar metals.
• Determines disassembly or repair necessary and materials to be used.
• Works with light, heavy gauge and hardened metals, mild steel, carbon alloy steel, stainless steel, copper on brass, brass on stainless steel, cast iron, nickel and bronze.
• Uses electric, oxyacetylene, gas tungsten arc. And gas carbon arc welding processes to weld metal parts and structures ranging from .025 inches to very thick metal which requires multiple welding passes.
• Devises special jigs and fixtures to hold parts to be welded.
• Positions and clamps work, preheats metal and maintains temperature to prevent distortion.
• Other duties as assigned.

About Us:

At Keolis Commuter Services (KCS), we give every team member—and their ideas—a seat for the journey. We are a diverse team made up of different backgrounds, stories, and perspectives, which is our strength. If you’re looking for a career with a company that invests in your future, KCS is the place for you. Since 2014, Keolis Commuter Services has been entrusted with operating and maintaining the Commuter Rail network on behalf of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). During this time, we have worked to deliver a safe and reliable service, thanks to the knowledge and dedication of our team, and our experience operating transit networks around the world. Today, we're proud of the progress we have made together to deliver a best-in-class service for the Greater Boston community.

We believe our people are what make us great. That is why we demonstrate a commitment to a safe, healthy, and inclusive culture that welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. Your future starts here.

Benefits Package Highlights:

• Generous Medical & Rx plan
• Dental & Vision Plan
• Railroad Retirement Benefits – a federal program that administers retirement, survivor, unemployment, and sickness benefits to railroad workers and their families.
• Fidelity 401K Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Reimbursement Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Sponsored Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits
• Education Assistance
• Short- & Long-term Disability Benefits
• Voluntary Benefits Plan options including Supplemental health plans for accidents, critical illness, hospital stays Pet, Home, Auto insurance