Welder

Welder Position

At Wabash, welders perform a variety of tasks that vary from location to location. Welders have a key role in the manufacture of carbon/stainless steel and aluminum products and subassemblies. Welders are a crucial position in the manufacturing process and are therefore expected to produce high-quality work while upholding production standards. We require qualification weld tests and, in some cases, certification tests depending on the product line. Applicants that do not pass the initial weld test can be qualified by attending our own in-house weld school, demonstrating that they can pass the weld test after training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Below are examples of the type of duties you could be responsible for:

• Own and help improve our performance in safety, quality, and delivery
• Carbon steel/aluminum/stainless steel MIG and/or TIG weld at a level that meets quality standards
• Read engineering prints, weld symbols, and follow specifications
• Basic operator preventative maintenance for welding related equipment
• Maneuvering in tight and small spaces
• Work at heights of 15-20 ft.
• Performing additional work assigned by the supervisor or team leader, which may require the employee to assist in different departments
• Wearing approved personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses with side shields, respirators, hearing protection, etc.
• Completing assigned duties in accordance with safety, policies, and practices, including your individual safety, as well as the safety of co-workers, and the safe use of equipment in the workplace

Tools & Equipment

Below is a list of examples of the potential tools and equipment you may find yourself working with, depending upon your department and location. Wabash provides all the necessary training for you to feel comfortable and confident to excel at your new career with us.

• Oxy/Acetylene Torch
• Engineering Prints
• Work Instructions
• Handheld Tools
• Tape Measure
• Hoist
• Crane
• MIG Welder (GMAW – including Pulse Transfer)
• TIG Welder (GTAW)
• Possible limited Stick Welder (SMAW)
• Plasma Cutter/Gouging
• Grinder/Sander
• Respirator/ADF or PAPR Hood

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must pass weld tests associated with product line, prior to welding in production.
• Must pass respirator fit test.
• Basic reading, writing, math & verbal skill.
• Capable of following and understanding engineering prints, specifications & instructions.

Working Conditions/Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An employee in this position works in an environment in which safety, environmental, and health concerns may demand constant attention. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job sites such as the noise level in the work environment can be very loud with high temperatures, and potentially even exposed to outside elements at times. Due to the work environment, all employees on the production floor must wear the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE). At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about. Wabash is committed to proving equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex.

Physical Demands

As an employee in this position, you are regularly required to stand, walk, climb, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, handle and operate controls for the length of their entire shift. The employee needs full range of motion in their arms and hands in this position. All personnel must be able to successfully communicate with fellow employees as well. In this position some employees also work in small spaces throughout their shift and frequently lift and/or carry objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision acuity, the ability to adjust focus and good hand-eye coordination.