Welder - Jackson Location

Wabtec; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec in Jackson, TN is seeking a Welder to follow drawings and instructions to assemble a wide range of products. You will weld with arc, MIG 2G, and related equipment, while ensuring quality and safety, and supporting production improvements.

You should have a High School Diploma or GED and 1+ year welding experience in manufacturing, with good blueprint reading and teamwork. Wabtec emphasizes People First and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1+ years of welding experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• MIG weld 2G capability/experience is required.
• Ability to read and comprehend industrial blueprints.
• Must possess the ability to use tools and equipment needed for assembly operations in an industrial setting.
• Must have good listening and communication skills.
• Able to work well with others and to be a good team player.

Responsibilities

• Position, align, and fit components together.
• Bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts to secure in position for welding.
• Set up equipment and weld parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, or submerged arc welding equipment.
• Assemble parts by bolting and riveting.
• Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
• You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Skills

MIG welding 2G

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Communication

Tool operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

How will you make a difference?

As a Welder, you will follow specified work instructions and/or engineering parts drawings to assemble a wide variety of products. You will be responsible for the quality of your work, and meeting production standards. You will continually look for ways to improve our production processes and make Safety your #1 priority every day.

What will your typical day look like?

• Positions, aligns, and fit components together.
• Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
• Sets up equipment and welds parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, or submerged arc welding equipment.
• Assembles parts by bolting and riveting.
• Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
• You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

What do we want to know about you?

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 1+ years of welding experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• MIG weld 2G capability/experience is required.
• Ability to read and comprehend industrial blueprints.
• Must possess the ability to use tools and equipment that are needed to perform the assembly operations in an industrial setting.
• Must have good listening and communication skills.
• Able to work well with others and to be a good team player.

What about the physical demands of the job?

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent standing, walking, handling, reaching outward, lifting 15lbs or less.
• Occasionally sitting, squatting/kneeling, bending, lifting to 50lbs or more, exposure to cold/heat/humidity, loud noises, and dust or vapors within OSHA limits.
• Vision abilities include close and distance vision, color distinction, and observe small handwriting, labels, and components.
• Employees are always required to wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the facility including steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and ear plugs.
• Employees will be working in the typical conditions of a manufacturing environment including seasonal variation in temperatures

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).

The hourly pay range for this role is $28.00 to $32.00.

The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on benefits offered, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at www.mywabtecbenefits.com

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it's not just about a job - it's about the impact you make. When our people come together, we're Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other. If you're ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it's freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together - are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike. Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We're lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We're building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we've got you.