Production Support

Wabash; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash is seeking an entry-level production associate in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. This role involves supporting manufacturing teams, including insulating steel and aluminum tank trailers while adhering to strict safety and health standards.

The ideal candidate will learn welding procedures, use various hand tools, and maintain a clean work environment. This position requires teamwork and a commitment to safety in potentially noisy and industrial settings.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn to operate welding equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Understanding of safety procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Insulates steel and aluminum tank trailers.
• Uses hand tools as required.
• Maintains clean and orderly work area.

Job description

Position Description

Performs entry level, production labor support to other manufacturing team members/departments as needed. All work duties are performed under the direction and supervision of the department supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives work assignments from Shop Supervisor and discusses job to minimize questions about what is to be done.
• Primary duty will be the insulating of steel and aluminum tank trailers.
• Ability to learn how to operate welding equipment and related equipment to perform weld procedures, which ensure proper weld size, weld penetration, fit-up and appearance.
• Uses devices (fixtures) 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.
• Follows established safety procedures and policies at all times.
• 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.

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.

This job operates in a professional office environment in which presenteeism is required. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

An employee in this position works in an environment in which safety, environmental and health concerns may demand constant attention. Strict adherence to Corporate and/or Plant policies, rules, and regulations in these areas is required.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.