Welder - Seamer

AtWabash,Welders performa variety oftasksvaryfrom location to 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 whileupholdingproduction standards. Werequire Qualification Weld Tests and, in some cases, Certification Testsdependingontheproduct line. Applicantsthatdo not passtheinitial

Weld Test can be qualified by attending our own in-house Weld School,demonstrating that they can pass the Weld Test after training.

Beloware examples of the type of duties you could be responsible for:

• Own and help improve our performance in Safety, Quality, and Delivery

• Carbon Steel /Aluminum/Stainless
  
  SteelMIG and/orTIG weld at a level that meets quality standards

• Readengineeringprints,weld symbols,andfollowspecifications

• Basic operatorpreventativemaintenance for welding related equipment

• Maneuvering in tight and small spaces

• Work atheightsof 15-20ft.

• Performingadditionalwork assigned by the supervisor or team leader, whichmay require the employee toassistin different departments

• Wearing approved personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses with side shields, respirators, hearing protection, etc.

• Completing assigned dutiesin accordance with safety, policies, and practices,including your individual safety, as well as the safety of co-workers, and the safe use of equipment in the workplace

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 newcareerwith us.

• Oxy / Acetylene Torch

• Engineering Prints

• Work Instructions

• Handheld Tools

• Tape Measure

• Hoist

• Crane

• MIGWelder(GMAW – including Pulse Transfer)

• TIGWelder(GTAW)

• Possible limited Stick Welder(SMAW)

• Plasma Cutter / Gouging

• Grinder / Sander

• Respirator/ADF orPAPR Hood

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

• Must pass Weld Tests associated with product line, prior to welding in production.

• Mustpassrespiratorfit test.

• Basic reading,writing,math& verbal skill.

• Capable of following and understandingengineeringprints,specifications& instructions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay 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 mechanicalpartsand vibrations.

The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job sitessuch as the noise level in the work environment can be very loud withhigh temperatures, andpotentiallyeven exposed to outside element sat times.

Due to the work environment,all employees on the production floor must wear the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE). At Wabash, we pride ourselves onbeing 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.

Asan employee in this position,youare regularly required tostand, walk, climb, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, handle andoperatecontrols for the length of their entire shift. The employee needsfullrange of motion in their arms and hands in this position. Allpersonnelmust be able to successfully communicate with fellow employees as well.

Inthispositionsome employees also work in small spaces throughout their shiftandfrequentlylift and/or carry objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilitiesrequiredfor this job include close visionacuity,the ability to adjustfocusandgoodhand-eye coordination.