Welding Technician I | 2nd Shift | GMAW & Robotics

Wabash National Corporation; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k with match

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Wabash National Corporation in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Welding Technician I for 2nd shift to support welding and fabrication processes, provide training, and collaborate across departments. The role emphasizes high-quality welding, basic automation, and data-driven process improvements.

The position reports to the Welding Technician Supervisor and requires strong communication and a proactive, safety-conscious mindset. Local travel for training is possible.

Qualifications

• Score of 51 points or higher on Steel Weld Test.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in welding manufacturing.
• Bi-lingual is a plus but not required.
• Automated welding equipment or robotic experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform GMAW welding on varied base materials at an above average quality level.
• Perform basic automated welding and/or robotic programming and troubleshooting as required by site.
• Perform basic level welding machine programming, troubleshooting and repair.
• Communicate welding expectations and procedures to Production and other Departments.
• Provide training and mentoring to Wabash employees regarding welding processes.
• Travel for training/exposure and experience purposes.
• Collect, analyze, and report data regarding welding processes and improvements.
• Develop, test and document new welding processes and procedures (WPS, PQR and related testing).
• Complete a monthly Weld Audit schedule and publish results.
• Report to the Welding Technician Supervisor.

Skills

GMAW welding

Robotic programming

Welding machine programming

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Vocational welding classes preferred

Tools

Robots / Automated Welding Equipment

Welding Equipment (GMAW, SMAW, PAW, GTAW, SAW, RPW)

Plasma Cutting / Gouging Equipment

Electrical / Diagnostic Equipment

Programming interfaces

Job description

Wabash National Corporation in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Welding Technician I for 2nd shift to support welding and fabrication processes, provide training, and collaborate across departments. The role emphasizes high-quality welding, basic automation, and data-driven process improvements.

The position reports to the Welding Technician Supervisor and requires strong communication and a proactive, safety-conscious mindset. Local travel for training is possible.