Weld Technician

Position Description

The Welding Technician is responsible for safely performing all tasks associated with this position, with minimal supervision. The Welding Technician is a crucial position, supporting the welding/fabricating processes and training throughout the business. Must demonstrate a high level of professionalism, above average welding and fabrication knowledge, complete tasks on time with high quality and with attention to detail.

Below are examples of the type of duties you could be responsible for:

• Conduct training classes on FMP welding standards and procedures
• Asses associates understanding and practical capabilities for welding applications specific to FMP
• Conduct weld audits of FMP welding operations for compliance with established standards
• Work with design and process engineering to add value and improvements to welding operations
• Assist with standardization of weld equipment and supplies throughout FMP

• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screen
• Basic reading, writing, & verbal skills
• Minimum 5 years of welding in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent attendance history
• Ability, and willingness to work flexible hours and shifts
• Above average welding ability and knowledge (Steel, Alum., Stainless Steel and basic Metalurgy)
• Above average ability, and desire, to train WN Associates in the field of welding and fabrication
• Above average skills in the following categories:
  • Interpersonal and departmental relations
  • Integrity, discretion, & diplomacy
  • Ingenuity and creativity
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, with little or no supervision required
  • Decision making capabilities
  • Ability to determine necessary and correct actions, based on analysis of facts
  • Able to exercise sound judgment
  • Communication- speech, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Working knowledge of computer applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SAP)
• Ability to read and interpret data and engineering drawings (measurements and weld symbols)
• Above average math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions, and decimals)
• Ability to demonstrate proficient use of measuring devices
• Strong attention to detail and ability to learn on-the-job
• Knowledge of small hand tools and machines (band saw, plasma, torch, grinders, etc.)
• Ability to fabricate, fit and assemble basic and complex components and train others to do so.

• Attended a formal welding training program/classes (Voc. School, Tech. College, etc.)
• Non‑Destructive/Destructive Weld Testing knowledge
• Familiar with welding codes
• Welding machine troubleshooting and repair
• Robotic experience

Experience and education are a plus; however, it’s not required. Wabash provides training for all assembler positions. 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, & Vision Benefits
• 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, as well as moving mechanical parts and vibrations.

The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job sites where the noise level can be very loud with high temperatures  to the work environment, all employees on the production floor must wear the necessary personal production equipment (PPE). At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering. Wabash is committed to provide equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, and sex.

As an Weld Tech, you are regularly required to…