Tank Car Flux Core Welder - Day & Evening Shifts

Tank Car Flux Core Welder (Day & Evening Shift)
Location: Beaumont, TX
Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift (6:00 AM to 2:30 PM) & Evening Shift (2:30 PM to 11:00 PM)
Pay: $20–$25/hr + $1.00/hr Evening Shift Differential
Openings: 10 Welders each shift

Railcar welding experience strongly preferred

About the Role

Iron Horse is growing and we are looking to hire 20 Tank Car Flux Core Welders to support our railcar repair operations in Beaumont, TX. We currently have openings on both day shift and evening shift, and we are especially interested in welders with railcar or tank car experience.

• Evening shift includes a $1.00/hr shift differential

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  Shift assignment based on experience and business need

We’re looking for experienced Tank Car Flux Core Welders who take pride in quality welds, safety, and teamwork. This role focuses heavily on FCAW welding on tank cars and rail equipment in an industrial environment. If you’ve welded on railcars before—or come from heavy industrial welding and want to grow into rail—this is a strong opportunity to get in early on a new shift with room to grow.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform FCAW (Flux Core) welding on tank cars and rail equipment
• Weld using SMAW and GMAW as required by job scope
• Repair and fabricate steel components per drawings and work instructions
• Conduct visual inspections of welds and completed work
• Safely use grinders, torches, hoists, jacks, and pneumatic tools
• Enter tank cars and work in confined spaces as required
• Follow all safety procedures and quality standards
• Document completed work and communicate issues to supervision

What We're Looking For

Required

• Proven experience welding with FCAW in an industrial environment
• Ability to read weld symbols, drawings, and work scopes
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs (team lift up to 150 lbs)
• Comfortable working at heights, outdoors, and in confined spaces
• Willingness to work evening shift consistently

Preferred

• Railcar or tank car welding experience
• 2+ years of industrial or structural welding experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Familiarity with rail industry safety practices
• Valid driver’s license

Key Traits for Success

• Quality-Driven: Takes pride in clean, consistent welds
• Safety-Minded: Understands hazards and follows procedures
• Reliable: Shows up, ready to work, every shift
• Coachability: Open to feedback and learning rail-specific standards
• Team-Oriented: Works well with inspectors, leads, and fellow welders

Work Environment

• Industrial rail yard and shop environment
• Exposure to heat, cold, noise, fumes, and dust
• PPE and respirator use required
• Confined space and elevated work at times

Why Join Us?

• Competitive base pay plus evening shift differential
• Stable, full-time work
• Growing operation with advancement opportunities
• Strong safety culture
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.)

Ready to put your welding skills to work? Apply today.