Welder Helper - Thermite Welding/ Flash Butt Welding

RailWorks Corporation • Chehalis, Washington • Posted June 19, 2026

About the Role

Position Summary


The Thermite Welder Helper is responsible for helping and assisting the Thermite Welder to repair railroad tracks in heavy construction environments. 

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

  • Experienced in Railtech Boutet, Inc., Orgo-Thermit, Inc. Thermite Welding Processes 

  • Experienced in the use of Oxygen/Propane cutting and preheating processes 

  • Experienced with Flash-butt welding

  • Experienced in general railroad track work; such as; rail cutting, rail measuring, rail removal, rail replacement, switch configuration, track construction and restoration. 

  • Basic track work duties; spiking, anchoring and surfacing 

  • Detects faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notifies supervisors. 

  • Operates equipment per safety policies, rules and regulations. 

  • Required Skills and Qualification...