Head Press Operator - 1st Shift (Fabrication)

Wabash National Corporation; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k with match

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Wabash National Corporation in Lafayette, Indiana is seeking a 1st shift Machine Operator to assist in fabricating Heads for customer orders under supervision.

You will inspect and set up equipment, read blueprints, reduce scrap and maintain safe operations, while recording labor data and following ISO standards. This role requires physical work, lifting up to 50 lbs, and the ability to work in noisy environments with PPE; Wabash fosters teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school degree or G.E.D. equivalent is required Basic reading/writing and verbal skills.
• General computer skills (Excel and Word)
• Ability to read and use tape measure, calipers, and gauging equipment.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Able to exercise independent judgment when performing responsibilities.
• Perform work at a quality level that meets or exceeds the Wabash and ISO standards.
• Ensure that there is a Winning Together mentality to eliminate the shift versus shift mentality.
• Shares information with others to help them perform their responsibilities safely and efficiently.
• Copes successfully with unexpected events throughout the day
• Able to work independently, as well as collectively, with other Techs, operators, maintenance, and engineers.
• Resolves conflicting priorities and accomplishes tasks on time.
• High standards for minimal unplanned absences (critical position to daily operational success)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Before beginning work, inspect equipment to assure that it is in safe operating condition and that any required preventative maintenance checks have been completed.
• Performs routine maintenance as required.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and work orders to ensure that specifications and tolerances are met.
• Obtains material, parts, and tools as needed to complete the job.
• Sets up, adjusts, and operates equipment in a safe, efficient and accurate manner to produce required parts.
• Works to reduce scrap and improve quality.
• Checks work to make sure it meets specifications and tolerances.
• May include but not limited to washing, painting and spraying in paint booth.
• Accurately completes all required paperwork, including recording labor data.
• Comply with OSHA Standards.
• May be assigned to other tasks as needed to meet workload demands.
• Keep the Supervisor advised of any quality problems, concerns, delays, etc.
• Advise the Supervisor of any maintenance work. Maintain an orderly and safe work environment.
• Suggest methods improvements or alternate methods and materials to reduce cost and/or improve quality.
• Wear all required PPE such as shoes, gloves, sleeves, safety glasses, face shields, respirators, hearing protection, heat-shielding hoods, jackets, fall protection, etc.
• Able to work in adverse climate conditions (hot, cold, dark, loud, etc.).
• Able to work in small spaces, kneeling or bending for extended periods.
• Demonstrate and embrace all the Wabash Values and Leadership Principles in daily activities.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality-minded

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Independent judgment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure use

Calipers

Engineering drawings interpretation

Safety PPE usage

Job description

Wabash National Corporation in Lafayette, Indiana is seeking a 1st shift Machine Operator to assist in fabricating Heads for customer orders under supervision.

You will inspect and set up equipment, read blueprints, reduce scrap and maintain safe operations, while recording labor data and following ISO standards. This role requires physical work, lifting up to 50 lbs, and the ability to work in noisy environments with PPE; Wabash fosters teamwork and continuous improvement.