3rd shift, Welder Coordinator, Axle Bogie East Line - North Plant

wabashcareers; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k with matc h

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Wabash is seeking a Welding Coordinator to join our Lafayette, IN location. The role supports the department supervisor to maintain production flow, ensure weld quality, and train team members. You may perform welding when needed and must pass Weld Tests or Certification Tests as site requirements dictate.

Training is provided, and candidates will undergo orientation and days of training before production floor deployment. Strong communication and safety mindset are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must have above average written and verbal communication skills.
• High School diploma or GED preferred for the position.
• Good people skills required and ability to learn computer applications.
• Math skills including basic operations with Engineering Specifications.
• Ability to understand Change Orders and Safe Work Instructions.
• Good problem-solving skills are required and weld tests may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dept. Supervisor in meeting production goals.
• Exercise independent judgment and manage production flow.
• Adhere to and enforce Wabash safety requirements.
• Work with techniques, quality requirements, equipment, and prints.
• In absences, weld assemblies to maintain schedule.
• Ensure work quality aligns with Wabash standards.
• Overtime may be required and supervised by senior staff.

Skills

Communication

People skills

Computer skills

Math skills

Engineering specs

Problem solving

Weld test

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MIG Weld

TIG Weld

Plasma Cutter

Oxy/Air Torch

Grinder

Sander

Job description

At Wabash, Welding Coordinators perform a variety of tasks depending on specific site or department needs. Welding Coordinators play a crucial role in maintaining weld quality, assisting team members and assuring the manufacturing process remains smooth. They are expected to produce high-quality work while upholding production standards. Welding Coordinators are required to pass Qualification Weld Tests and, if needed, Certification Tests depending on site needs. Applicants that do not pass the initial Weld Test can be qualified by attending the Wabash Weld School (internal training and testing), demonstrating that they can pass the Wabash Weld Test after training. Certification Tests will be administered as needed, per site specific criteria.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Primary duty is to assist the Dept. Supervisor in meeting production goals as outlined by the Supervisor.
• Job functions require exercising independent judgment, managing production flow and directing team members.
• Adhere to and enforce Wabash safety requirements.
• Perform a variety of duties and team member support requiring knowledge of techniques, quality requirements, equipment, Engineering Prints and safety precautions.
• In the event of employee absences, may weld assemblies to help maintain production schedule.
• Ensures work is performed at a quality level consistent with Wabash standard practice.
• Supervised by Dept. Supervisor, Sr Supervisor or M Manager.
• Good attendance is critical. Must be willing and able to work overtime.

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.

• Engineering Prints / Work Instructions / Computer Use
• Handheld Tools / Tape Measure
• Hoist / Crane
• MIG Weld (GMAW – including Pulse Transfer)
• TIG Weld (GTAW) and Stick Welding (SMAW) may be possible, depending on site needs
• Plasma Cutter / Gouging and Oxy / Fuel Torch
• Grinder / Sander
• Respirator/ ADF Welding Hood or PAPR Welding Hood

Qualifications:

• Must have above average written and verbal communication skills.
• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is preferred for this position.
• Good people skills required.
• Must have ability to learn and use required computer applications.
• Possess math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must have ability to understand and apply Engineering Specifications, Change Orders, and Safe Work Instructions.
• Good problem-solving skills required.
• Must pass Wabash Weld Test Qualification and/or any site-specific required Weld Certification Tests.

Knowledge, Training, Skills and/or Experience:

Experience and education are great to come into this position with. However, it’s not required, here at Wabash, we give you the training to become comfortable in any Welding Coordinator position. Upon receiving an offer letter from us, you’ll undergo orientation and several days of training, preparing you for the production floor.

Benefits:

• Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Included
• 401k with matc h
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

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 at times.

Physical Demands:

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

Behavioral Attributes:

• Identifies the existence and cause of a problem.
• Takes initiative, persists at tasks and pursues completion of objectives.
• Knowledgeable & confident in communicating information.
• Shares information with others to help them perform their jobs safer and better.
• Copes successfully with unexpected events.
• Develops plans to achieve objectives & identifies resources needed to accomplish objectives.
• Resolves conflicting priorities and accomplishes work on time.

Leadership Attributes:

At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion – Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness.
• Seek to Listen – Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions.
• Always Learn – Strive to improve; do not quit or settle or settle for the status quo.
• Be Authentic – Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do.
• Win Together – Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.