Assembly Technician

Wabash; Mauston (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash in Wisconsin is seeking an Assembly Technician to join the team and help complete FRP tank trailers under the supervision of the department lead. You will receive work assignments, assemble components, operate plasma torch equipment for cutting, and ensure proper fit-up and appearance through careful measuring and clamping.

The role requires welding stainless steel parts with Tig/Mig welders, using jigs to maintain correct positioning, learning grinding and deburring methods, and

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Basic reading/writing/ verbal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Receives work assignments from Supervisor and discusses job to minimize questions about what is to be done.
• Primary duty will be to assemble FRP tank trailers.
• Learn to operate plasma torch equipment and related equipment to perform cutting procedures for proper fit-up and appearance.
• Use Tig/Mig welders to weld stainless steel parts.
• Use devices (jigs) to maintain correct positioning.
• Learn grinding, deburring, and producing various finishes on metal.
• Perform rework as required to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Coordinate with other employees to ensure needed materials are available in the work area.
• Use hand tools as required.
• Follow established safety procedures and policies and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Basic reading/writing/verbal skills

Tools

Hand Tools

Grinders/Sanders

Knife

Tape Measure

Drill

Oxy/Acetylene Torch

Mig Welder

Tig Welder

Job description

Position Description

As an Assembly Technician, you will be a crucial team member to complete the tank trailer. All work duties are performed under the direction and supervision of the department supervisor and team leads.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

• Receives work assignments from Supervisor and discusses job to minimize questions about what is to be done.
• Primary duty will be to assemble FRP tank trailers.
• Ability to learn how to operate plasma torch equipment and related equipment to perform cutting procedures, which ensure proper fit-up and appearance.
• Uses Tig/Mig welders to weld stainless steel parts.
• Uses devices (jigs) to maintain correct positioning.
• Ability to learn methods of grinding welds, deburr rough metal, produce various finishes on metal.
• Performs rework as required to ensure completeness and compliance with established specifications.
• Coordinates with other employees to ensure needed materials are in the work area.
• Uses hand tools as required.
• Always follows established safety procedures and policies.
• Maintains clean, orderly work area to minimize safety hazards.
• Performs other duties as apparent or assigned.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a cooperative manner with others.

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.

• Hand Tools
• Grinders/Sanders
• Knife
• Tape Measure
• Drill
• Oxy/Acetylene Torch
• Mig Welder
• Tig Welder

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Basic reading /writing/ & verbal skills

Physical Demands

As an Assembly Technician, 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 must be able to successfully communicate with fellow employees as well. Some Assembly Technicians 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.