Welder I

Welder I  Shift: Monday- Friday 6:00AM- 2:40PM Pay Range: $23.75- $28.00   Position Description: Here at Wabash, we require Qualification Weld Tests and, in some cases, Certification Tests depending on the product line. Applicants that do not pass the initial Weld Test can be qualified by attending our own in-house Weld School, demonstrating that they can pass the Weld Test after training. Welders perform various tasks here that can also vary depending on location. Welders have a key role in the manufacture of carbon/ stainless steel and aluminum products and subassemblies. Welders are a crucial position in the manufacturing process and are therefore expected to produce high-quality work while keeping to production standards.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Welders can be responsible for a multitude of things; below are examples of the type of duties you could be responsible for. • Own and help improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Performance • Carbon Steel /Aluminum / Stainless Steel MIG and/or TIG weld at a level that meets quality standards. • Read engineering prints, weld symbols and follow specifications • Basic operator preventative maintenance for welding related equipment • Maneuvering in tight and small spaces • Work at heights of 15-20 ft. • Performs additional work as assigned by the Supervisor or Coordinator. This may require the employee to flex into another department • Wear approved personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses with side shields, respirators, hearing protection, etc. • Complete assigned duties in accordance with safety policies and practices. This includes regard to individual safety, 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 confident to excel at your new career with us. • Oxy / Acetylene Torch • MIG Welder (GMAW – including Pulse Transfer) • TIG Welder (GTAW) • Possible limited Stick Welder (SMAW) • Plasma Cutter / Gouging • Grinder / Sander • Respirator/ ADF or PAPR Hood • Engineering Prints • Work Instructions • Handheld Tools • Tape Measure • Hoist • Crane   Qualifications: • Must be able to pass a 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   Benefits: • Vacation Time • Paid Holidays • Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • 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, moving mechanical parts and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job sites such as the noise level in the work environment can be very loud with high temperatures, and potentially even exposed to outside elements at times. All employees on the production floor must wear the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE). At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being 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: As an employee in this position, you are regularly required to stand, walk, climb, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, handle and operate controls for the length of their entire shift. The employee needs full range of motion in their arms and hands in this position. All personnel must be able to successfully communicate with fellow employees as well. In this position some employees also work in small spaces throughout their shift and frequently lift and/or carry objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision acuity, the ability to adjust focus and good hand-eye coordination.   Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:  Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated applicants. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: * Must be able to pass an in-house DOT weld test. * Must be able to read engineering prints. * High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred * Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen PHYSICAL DEMANDS: * Requires minimum of eight hours standing, bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling with a full range of body mechanics/movements. * Regularly required to lift and carry up to 35 (thirty-five) pounds. Frequently required to lift and carry up to fifty-five (55) pounds. Occasionally required to lift and carry up to seventy-five (75) pounds. * Must be able to work in an environment requiring use of ladder, stairs, heights, platforms and climbing in and out of trailers or working under trailers in tight spaces. Must have ability to operate a variety of power and hand tools safely, work with compressed air safely, operate fork trucks safely and utilize personal protective