Welder-Elroy

Position Description

The Welder will have a key role in the manufacture of stainless and aluminum final products and subassemblies, utilizing knowledge of overall construction techniques. Using hand tools, various shop machines, MIG and/or TIG welding, the Welder is a crucial position in the manufacturing process and is therefore expected to produce high‑quality work while keeping to production standards. This position requires strict adherence to the Wabash National EH&S policy.

• Aluminum/Stainless MIG and TIG weld at a level that meets quality standards.
• Read and understand blueprints and specifications.
• Wear a respirator.
• Work in a confined space.
• Work at heights of 15 – 20 feet.
• Fabricate using various hand tools and equipment.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures, regulations and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor.

• Oxy/Acetylene torch
• Engineering prints
• Work instructions
• Handheld tools
• Tape measure
• Hoist
• Crane
• MIG welder (GMAW – including pulse transfer)
• TIG welder (GTAW)
• Plasma cutter/gouging
• Respirator/ADF or PAPR hood
• Grinder/sander

• Ability to read blueprints.
• Must be able to pass a weld test.
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screen.
• Basic reading, writing and verbal skills.

Experience and education are great to come into this position with. However, it’s not required; here at Wabash, we give you the training to become comfortable in any welding position. Upon receiving an offer letter from us, you’ll undergo orientation and several days of training, preparing you for the production floor.

• Vacation
• Paid holidays
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision included
• 401k with match
• Tuition reimbursement program

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 extremely loud noise levels and high temperatures. All employees on the production floor must wear the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE). Wabash is committed to proving equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex.

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 length of your entire shift. The employee needs full range of motion in their arms and hands. All welders must be able to communicate successfully with fellow employees. Some welders also work in small spaces throughout their shift and frequently lift and/or carry objects up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the ability to adjust focus, and good hand‑eye coordination.

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

• 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 success as one team and One Wabash.

Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, 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 associates.