Welder

Wabash; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Wabash National Corporation in Griffin, GA is seeking a Welder to perform welding of aluminum, carbon and stainless steel, operate cutting torches, read blueprints, and measure parts with a tape measure in a specialty vehicle manufacturing environment.

Basic reading, writing, and verbal skills are required; a pre-employment drug screen must be passed. Wabash provides training and offers 401k with match and tuition reimbursement programs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Welding of aluminum, carbon and stainless steel.
• Cutting torch use.
• Reading blueprints and drawings.
• Using a tape measure.

Skills

Welding

Blueprints and drawings

Tape measure

Job description

To perform a variety of semi-skilled manual duties requiring knowledge of techniques, tools, equipment and safety precautions. In addition, to perform welding procedures, including fabrication and assembly, in compliance with WN welding procedures and WN engineering drawings. To perform preventative maintenance of welding machinery. To adhere to the general safety plan. May be required to do other duties as requested by supervisor. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgement. Performs work at a quality level consistent with Wabash National standard practice. Supervised by supervisor, general foreman, manager or department head.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Welding of aluminum, carbon and stainless steel
• Cutting torch
• Blueprints and drawings
• Tape measure
• Specialty Vehicle Manufacturing Environment\

Qualifications:

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

Knowledge, Training, Skills and/or Experience:

Experience and education are a plus; however, it’s not required. Wabash provides training for all welding positions. Upon receiving an offer letter from us, you’ll undergo orientation and several days of training, preparing you for the production floor.

• 401k with match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

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. 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, as well as moving mechanical parts and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job sites where the noise level can be very loud with high temperatures at times. Due to the work environment, all employees on the production floor must wear the necessary personal production equipment (PPE). At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering. Wabash is committed to provide equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, and sex.

Physical Demands:

As a Welder, you are regularly required to stand, walk, lean, push, climb, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, handle, and operate tools or controls for the entirety of their shift. The employee needs full range of motion in arms and hands, all Welders must be able to successfully communicate with fellow employees as well. Some assemblers also work in small spaces throughout their shift and frequently lift and/or carry objects weighing 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.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Identifies the existence and cause of a problem
• Takes initiative, persists at tasks, and pursues completion of objectives
• Is knowledgeable & confident in communicating information
• Shares information with others to help them perform their jobs safely
• Copes successfully with unexpected events
• Develops plans to achieve objectives & identifies resources needed to accomplish objectives
• Resolves conflicting priorities and accomplishes work on time

Leadership Attributes:

At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering. Below are some of our key values:

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion – Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness.
• Seek to Listen – Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions.
• Always Learn – Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo.
• Be Authentic – Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do.
• Win Together – Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to succeed as one team and One Wabash.

Openings

5

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.

At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering. Wabash is committed to provide equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, and sex.