Welder

Wabash; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash is seeking skilled Welders to join our team in Wisconsin. You will weld carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel using MIG and TIG processes, read engineering prints, and ensure quality while performing light maintenance on welding equipment.

We require weld-test qualification or the ability to qualify via our in-house Weld School. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and respirator fit test as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Must pass Weld Tests associated with product line, prior to welding in production.
• Must pass respirator fit test.
• Basic reading, writing, math & verbal skill.
• Capable of following and understanding engineering prints, specifications & instructions.

Responsibilities

• Own and help improve our performance in Safety, Quality, and Delivery.
• Carbon Steel / Aluminum / Stainless Steel MIG and/or TIG weld at a level that meets quality standards.
• Read engineering prints, weld symbols, and follows specifications.
• Basic operator preventive maintenance for welding related equipment.
• Maneuvering in tight and small spaces.
• Work at heights of 15-20 ft.
• Performing additional work assigned by the supervisor or team leader, which may require the employee to assist in different departments.
• Wearing approved personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses with side shields, respirators, hearing protection, etc.
• Completing assigned duties in accordance with safety, policies, and practices, including your individual safety, as well as the safety of co-workers, and the safe use of equipment in the workplace

Skills

MIG welding

Read engineering prints

Weld symbols

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Tools

MIG welder (GMAW)

Plasma cutting

Crane

Tape measure

Respirator / PAPR Hood

Job description

AtWabash,Welders performa variety oftasksvaryfrom location to location.Welders have a key role in the manufacture of carbon/ stainlesssteel and aluminum products andsubassemblies. Welders are a crucial position in the manufacturing process and are therefore expected to produce high-quality work whileupholdingproduction standards. WerequireQualification Weld Tests and, in some cases, Certification Testsdependingontheproduct line. Applicantsthatdo not passtheinitialWeld Test can be qualified by attending our own in-house Weld School,demonstratingthat they can pass the Weld Test after training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Beloware examples of the type of duties you could be responsiblefor:

• Own and help improve our performance in Safety, Quality, and Delivery
• Carbon Steel /Aluminum/StainlessSteelMIG and/orTIG weld at a level that meets quality standards
• Readengineeringprints,weldsymbols,andfollowspecifications
• Basic operatorpreventativemaintenance for welding relatedequipment
• Maneuveringin tight and small spaces
• Work atheightsof 15-20ft.
• Performingadditionalwork assigned by the supervisor or team leader, whichmay require the employee toassistin different departments
• Wearing approved personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses with side shields, respirators, hearing protection, etc.
• Completing assigned dutiesin accordance withsafety, policies, and practices,includingyour individual safety, as well as the safety of co-workers, and the safe use of equipment in the workplace

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 confidentto excel at your newcareerwith us.

• Work Instructions
• Tape Measure
• Crane
• MIGWelder(GMAW – including Pulse Transfer)
• Plasma Cutter / Gouging
• Respirator/ADF orPAPR Hood

Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must pass Weld Tests associated with product line, prior to welding in production.
• Mustpassrespiratorfit test.
• Basicreading,writing,math& verbalskill.
• Capable of following and understandingengineeringprints,specifications& instructions.

Working Conditions/Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay 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 mechanicalpartsand vibrations.The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job sitessuch as the noise level in the work environment can be very loud withhigh temperatures, andpotentiallyeven exposed to outside elementsat times.Due to the work environment,all employees on the production floor must wear the necessary personal protectiveequipment (PPE). At Wabash, we pride ourselves onbeing empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about. Wabash is committed to proving equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex.

Physical Demands:

Asan employee in this position,youare regularly required tostand, walk, climb, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, handle andoperatecontrols for the length of their entire shift. Theemployee needsfullrange of motion in their arms and hands in this position. Allpersonnelmust be able to successfully communicate with fellow employees as well.Inthispositionsome employees also work in small spaces throughout their shiftandfrequentlylift and/or carry objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilitiesrequiredfor this job include close visionacuity,the ability to adjustfocusandgoodhand-eye coordination.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.