Welder-WELD

Welder

Purpose of the Position:

This position is responsible for completing Qualification Weld Tests and in some cases, Certification Tests depending on the production line. Welders perform various tasks that can also vary depending on plant location. They have a key role in the manufacture of carbon/stainless steel and aluminum products and subassemblies using various tools and equipment.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Maintains logs and records of units received and shipped within the SAP software, including rejected/discarded materials.
• Utilize SAP Software for moving in-process materials & finished materials into and out of inventory.
• Perform- pre-operational equipment, preventative maintenance tasks, and process inspections.
• Perform quality and safety functions per the Quality and Safety Program schedules.
• Follow protocols & procedures outlined in the safety and operations manuals.
• Report maintenance and quality opportunities with shift coordinator &/or Production Supervisors.
• Interface with plant SAP system to assure inventory control, lot traceability and tracking.
• Maintains a clean, safe and orderly work area.

Welder Specific Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Receive, inspect & document all types of materials, chemicals and items coming into the plant, in accordance & compliance with customer specifications and quality control.
• Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects to ensure conformance to specifications, using prevision measuring instruments.
• Own and help improve Safety, Quality, Delivery and Performance.
• Carbon Steel/Aluminum/Stainless Steel MIG and/or TIG Weld at a level that meets quality standards.
• Position and secure workpieces on machines and start feeding mechanisms.
• Turn valves and dials of machines to regulate pressure, temperate and speed and feed rates and to set cycle times.
• Read specifications, blueprints and work orders to determine setups, temperatures and timing settings required to weld.
• Basic operator preventative maintenance for welding related equipment.
• Maneuvering in tight and small spaces.
• Work at heights of 15-20ft as required.
• Wear approved PPE equipment such as safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses with side shields, respirators, welding helmets and gear, hearing protection, etc.
• Obtain and move specified patterns to workstations, manually or using hoists and secure patterns to machines using wrenches.
• Perform maintenance work such as cleaning and oiling machines.
• Maintain stocks of machine parts and machining tools at station.
• Support other in process areas as necessary.
• Inspect machinery per inspection schedule and clean/upkeep equipment as needed.
• Follow all workplace safety guidelines.

Welding Tools & Equipment

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

Other

• Execute the Wabash Mission, Vision and Values at all times.
• Promote a positive, proactive environment where input from team members is valued and encouraged.
• Provide back-up support for other roles as necessary.
• Available for overtime on a scheduled or call-in/call-back basis, as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager/supervisor.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Self-motivated with ability to allow constructive feedback to grow in position.
• (6) months working experience as welder or education in the field of welding preferred or be willing to train and learn.
• Ability to follow proper quality and workplace safety procedures and requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and stand for an extended period of time.
• An established track record of reliability.
• Mechanically inclined, drive yourself to continually grow and develop your role.
• Ability to adapt and accommodated to change.
• Detail oriented.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates within a manufacturing plant environment. Safety, environmental and health concerns may demand constant attention. While performing the duties for this job inside the plant, the employee is frequently exposed to normal working conditions for a manufacturing plant with a noise level that is moderate to loud noise. The role routinely using machinery equipment, forklifts, computers as well as laboratory instrumentation and equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for extended periods of time as well as use hands or fingers to reach or handle, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 or more pounds. All vision abilities are required to encompass close-up work. On occasion, employees must be able to tolerate and endure extended seasonal hours and maintain alertness to meet deadlines.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to machinery and moving parts, airborne particles including grain dust and hazardous materials or fumes, which may require the use of PPE. The employee may be exposed to adverse weather conditions, extreme temperature changes in the plant from normal temperatures to above normal temperatures, extended seasonal hours, high precarious places and confined spaces. The noise level in some of the work environments may require the use of hearing protection.

About the Company:

Wabash aims to be the innovation leader of connected solutions in the transportation, logistics and distribution industries. Our dynamic business is known for innovation, and our commitment is to better serve our customers and improve our industries. Leaders from industries and companies worldwide look to use for innovative solutions to enable their success in moving everything from the first to final mile. At Wabash, we stand for quality and performance and lead with innovations that change how the world reaches you. From the nation’s leading semi-trailers and liquid transportation systems to advancements in a variety of high-tech composite materials, Wabash products reflect our drive to deliver breakthrough ideas and solutions that enable customer success.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not a complete description of responsibility, but reflects the general qualifications, duties and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to successfully pass a background check and drug screen. Wabash reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant. Wabash is an at-will employer, which means that either the employee or the company may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without notice, a with or without cause. We are an equal opportunity employer.