Welder II, Locomotive
$18 - $24/hr
This position is responsible for operating 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 ...
$18 - $24/hr
This position is responsible for operating 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 ...
$18 - $24/hr
This position is responsible for operating 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 ...
Altoona, IA · On-site
$19 - $28/hr
Medical
Dental
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Life
Retirement
PTO
... weld repair procedures and practices. * Perform all set-up of welding equipment. * Cleaning up all equipment and work area at end of day. * Read and follow all process documentation and operator ...
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Altoona, IA · On-site
$19 - $28/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... weld repair procedures and practices. * Perform all set-up of welding equipment. * Cleaning up all equipment and work area at end of day. * Read and follow all process documentation and operator ...
Altoona, IA · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... weld repair procedures and practices. * Perform all set-up of welding equipment. * Cleaning up all equipment and work area at end of day. * Read and follow all process documentation and operator ...
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Altoona, IA · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... weld repair procedures and practices. * Perform all set-up of welding equipment. * Cleaning up all equipment and work area at end of day. * Read and follow all process documentation and operator ...
Altoona, IA · On-site
$19 - $28/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... weld repair procedures and practices. * Perform all set-up of welding equipment. * Cleaning up all equipment and work area at end of day. * Read and follow all process documentation and operator ...
Altoona, IA · On-site
$19 - $28/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... weld repair procedures and practices. * Perform all set-up of welding equipment. * Cleaning up all equipment and work area at end of day. * Read and follow all process documentation and operator ...
Altoona, IA · On-site
$19 - $28/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... weld repair procedures and practices. * Perform all set-up of welding equipment. * Cleaning up all equipment and work area at end of day. * Read and follow all process documentation and operator ...
Altoona, IA · On-site
$19 - $28/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... weld repair procedures and practices. * Perform all set-up of welding equipment. * Cleaning up all equipment and work area at end of day. * Read and follow all process documentation and operator ...
$18 - $19/hr
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Dental
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Life
Retirement
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Loading Bar material from racks, welding, measuring, and cutting parts to length * Operate various CNC-controlled machines, such as presses, lasers, and rolling mills in a fast-paced production ...
$18 - $19/hr
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Dental
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Life
Retirement
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Loading Bar material from racks, welding, measuring, and cutting parts to length * Operate various CNC-controlled machines, such as presses, lasers, and rolling mills in a fast-paced production ...
Mount Pleasant, IA · On-site
$18 - $19/hr
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Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Loading Bar material from racks, welding, measuring, and cutting parts to length * Operate various CNC-controlled machines, such as presses, lasers, and rolling mills in a fast-paced production ...
Mount Pleasant, IA · On-site
$18 - $19/hr
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Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Loading Bar material from racks, welding, measuring, and cutting parts to length * Operate various CNC-controlled machines, such as presses, lasers, and rolling mills in a fast-paced production ...
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Loading Bar material from racks, welding, measuring, and cutting parts to length * Operate various CNC-controlled machines, such as presses, lasers, and rolling mills in a fast-paced production ...
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Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
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Loading Bar material from racks, welding, measuring, and cutting parts to length * Operate various CNC-controlled machines, such as presses, lasers, and rolling mills in a fast-paced production ...
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Welding, repair, and fabrication on rock crushing equipment associated with a rock crushing operation The ideal Plant Operator/Maintenance candidate will have: * High school diploma or GED * A focus ...
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Welding, repair, and fabrication on rock crushing equipment associated with a rock crushing operation The ideal Plant Operator/Maintenance candidate will have: * High school diploma or GED * A focus ...
Manchester, IA · On-site
Corrects welds by chipping or grinding off excess weld, slag or splatter using hand scrapers, portable grinders or arc-cutting equipment. * Move components by operating an overhead crane, using safe ...
Manchester, IA · On-site
Corrects welds by chipping or grinding off excess weld, slag or splatter using hand scrapers, portable grinders or arc-cutting equipment. * Move components by operating an overhead crane, using safe ...
Corrects welds by chipping or grinding off excess weld, slag or splatter using hand scrapers, portable grinders or arc-cutting equipment. * Move components by operating an overhead crane, using safe ...
Corrects welds by chipping or grinding off excess weld, slag or splatter using hand scrapers, portable grinders or arc-cutting equipment. * Move components by operating an overhead crane, using safe ...
Bettendorf, IA · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Welding, repair, and fabrication on rock crushing equipment associated with a rock crushing operation The ideal Plant Operator/Maintenance candidate will have: * High school diploma or GED * A focus ...
Bettendorf, IA · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Welding, repair, and fabrication on rock crushing equipment associated with a rock crushing operation The ideal Plant Operator/Maintenance candidate will have: * High school diploma or GED * A focus ...
Marshalltown, IA · On-site
$24 - $25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Job Purpose This position is responsible for operating various hand-welding and flame-cutting equipment to weld, fabricate or join work pieces together. Work involves safe use of various hand and ...
Marshalltown, IA · On-site
$24 - $25/hr
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Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Job Purpose This position is responsible for operating various hand-welding and flame-cutting equipment to weld, fabricate or join work pieces together. Work involves safe use of various hand and ...
$21 - $29.12/hr
The Welder is responsible for operating welding equipment to build high quality parts, subassemblies, and finished product; weldments vary in type, size, and direction and are performed on a variety ...
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$21 - $29.12/hr
The Welder is responsible for operating welding equipment to build high quality parts, subassemblies, and finished product; weldments vary in type, size, and direction and are performed on a variety ...
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West Des Moines, IA · On-site
$24 - $34/hr
This role involves following detailed instructions, operating welding equipment safely, and ensuring high-quality welds. The Welder I will work under the supervision of experienced welders and ...
West Des Moines, IA · On-site
$24 - $34/hr
This role involves following detailed instructions, operating welding equipment safely, and ensuring high-quality welds. The Welder I will work under the supervision of experienced welders and ...
Manchester, IA · On-site
$32/hr
Executes flawless MIG weld assemblies on all metal components, applying master-level technique ... operating procedures; reports equipment issues to supervisor promptly.* Documents all production ...
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Manchester, IA · On-site
$32/hr
Executes flawless MIG weld assemblies on all metal components, applying master-level technique ... operating procedures; reports equipment issues to supervisor promptly.* Documents all production ...
West Des Moines, IA · On-site
$24 - $34/hr
This role involves following detailed instructions, operating welding equipment safely, and ensuring high-quality welds. The Welder I will work under the supervision of experienced welders and ...
West Des Moines, IA · On-site
$24 - $34/hr
This role involves following detailed instructions, operating welding equipment safely, and ensuring high-quality welds. The Welder I will work under the supervision of experienced welders and ...
Manchester, IA · On-site
Corrects welds by chipping or grinding off excess weld, slag or splatter using hand scrapers, portable grinders or arc-cutting equipment.Move components by operating an overhead crane, using safe ...
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Manchester, IA · On-site
Corrects welds by chipping or grinding off excess weld, slag or splatter using hand scrapers, portable grinders or arc-cutting equipment.Move components by operating an overhead crane, using safe ...
Williamsburg, IA · On-site
$18.25 - $24.25/hr
Must be comfortable operating common hoisting equipment including jib and overhead cranes * Ability ... Must pass both the Written and Physical weld tests * Basic understanding of welding processes
Williamsburg, IA · On-site
$18.25 - $24.25/hr
Must be comfortable operating common hoisting equipment including jib and overhead cranes * Ability ... Must pass both the Written and Physical weld tests * Basic understanding of welding processes
Manchester, IA · On-site
$32/hr
... execute complex weld assemblies with precision and consistency, setting the standard for ... operating procedures; reports equipment issues to supervisor promptly. • Documents all production ...
Manchester, IA · On-site
$32/hr
... execute complex weld assemblies with precision and consistency, setting the standard for ... operating procedures; reports equipment issues to supervisor promptly. • Documents all production ...
| Aspect | Weld Operator | Welder |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Typically requires AWS or ASME certifications | Often requires similar certifications, but may vary by specialization |
| Work Environment | Factories, construction sites, manufacturing plants | Factories, construction sites, repair shops |
| Job Focus | Operates welding machinery, sets parameters | Performs manual welding tasks |
| Industry Usage | Common in manufacturing and industrial settings | Widespread across construction, manufacturing, repair |
Weld Operators primarily focus on operating welding equipment and setting parameters, while Welders perform manual welding tasks. Both roles require similar certifications and work in comparable environments, but their job responsibilities differ in terms of automation versus manual work.

$18 - $24/hr
Full-time
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This position is responsible for operating 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
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Our team works hard to create lifelong customer relationships, supplying comprehensive rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for the global rail industry and setting the standard for excellence. We care about fostering the sustainable movement of goods and people for generations to come, and we know our customers care, too. Our strategic footprint ensures responsive, quality customer support all day, every day. We are one of the largest integrated diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signaling, rail welding and Kershaw® Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations. Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions.
Consumer goods and commercial equipment rental services
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Albertville, AL, US
1983