Welder

Wabtec; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a skilled welder who will be responsible for performing qualified welds using FCAW and GMAW techniques. The position requires a high school diploma, several years’ experience in a custom build shop, and the ability to interpret blueprints. Join a team that values quality and strives for excellence in the manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Health benefits

Welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in custom build shop preferred.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team.

Responsibilities

• Perform qualified welds with high quality.
• Read and follow blueprints and standard work.
• Maintain high quality standards and productivity.

Skills

FCAW

GMAW

Mechanical aptitude

Critical thinking

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Shift: 6 am-4:30 pm CT Monday-Thursday

Who will you be working with?

Our production floor comprises of a host of different crafts, each with their respective duties, and types of expertise. As a member of the team, you will work closely with all departments and key stakeholders.

How will you make a difference?

You will be a key team member responsible forperforming the qualified welds with a high degree of quality and efficiency. FCAW and GMAW experience are required. Stainless steel experience a plus. The welder must successfully complete the required welding test, specific to type, material and position which allows the welder to be qualified within the Wabtec quality system.

Base rate starting for this role is $19.00/hr.

• Read and follow standard work, BOM’s, blueprints, routings, specifications, and other diagrams/instructions in order to build and assemble parts and equipment in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Handle material, tools, and equipment manually or with jib crane, performing own hitching as required.
• Maintain high quality standards.
• Consistently maintains level of productivity as determined by management.
• Layout, cut and fit parts as required to weld in place.

What do we want to know about you?

A qualified candidate will be considered based on:

• High school degree or equivalent.
• 3-5+ years in custom build shop preferred
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability to operate a computer to read and input data.
• Ability to operate hand tools and read measuring devices.
• Ability to read and interpret 3D prints/schematics to complete standard work.
• Ability to communicate effectively to team members and management.
• Ability to hold oneself accountable for results.
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to think critically and troubleshoot problems.
• Ability to pass either the 2G GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) or 2G FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Weld) with-in a reasonable amount of time (90-days)

What will your typical day look like?

Daily tasks include Employees are regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, crouch, bend, work underneath equipment, reach above shoulders, and climb, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance. You will be working in the typical conditions of a manufacturing environment including seasonal variation in temperatures and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or by-products.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com .

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.