Welder I

Who are we?

We are Aero Transportation Products (ATP), a business organization, part of the greater Wabtec Corporation. Established in 1979 and purchased by Wabtec in 2017, our organization has supported the Agriculture and Industrial arena as an innovator in the rail industry for more than 45 years. We have designed and built products that both feed and house everyone throughout North America and are working on new products for applications internationally as well.

Who will you be working with?

This position is part of ATP, which includes sites located in Independence, MO and in McPherson, KS. Our Independence site is based in an underground industrial complex customized for Fiberglass production. The McPherson site is a metal fabrication and weld shop, in the picturesque setting of America s Heartland. The ATP team is comprised of a diverse group from varying backgrounds, all motivated by an enjoyable and positive work culture.

ATP team members primarily support the production of steel and aluminum hatch covers and gates for Wabtec’s Freight Components division.

This role is specific to the McPherson, KS location.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the McPherson-based team, you will be responsible for the production of highly engineered, custom built components in accordance with product specifications, engineering drawings, work orders, and quality procedures. You will be expected to complete work using mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic assembly techniques as well as welding, electrical wiring, and hitching on overhead cranes and jobs. You will report directly to the Production Supervisor, as well as the Plant Manager.

What will your typical day look like?

• Read and follow standard work, BOM’s, blueprints, routings, specifications and other diagrams/instructions in order to build and assemble parts and equipment in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Obtain necessary tools and equipment.
• Handle material, tools and equipment manually or with jib crane, performing own hitching as required
• Layout, cut and fit parts as required to weld in place.
• Fabricate new metal components in accordance with product data sheets and in compliance with all applicable standards of safety and performance.
• Solve problems and develop innovative solutions to novel situations that require a fresh approach while still maintaining required standards of safety, stability, and security.
• Maintain tools and equipment to a professional standard. Keep workstation clean and orderly to retain a safe and operational work environment.
• Coordinate workflow with other members of the team and third-party agents.
• Execute particular welds in a professional manner, examine work pieces for defects, and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Maintain high quality standards as determined by quality and engineering standards.
• Work independently or with a small team of other welders to complete large and complex projects.
• Manage workflow, meet deadlines, and troubleshoot problems on a daily basis, in addition to fabrication duties.
• Employ physical strength and endurance to complete all welding tasks.

• Determine from drawings, information or standard practice, the welding sequence, type and size of electrode, machine settings and tools required.
• Perform fit up and related layout, and welding.
• Make allowance for distortion during fit up and weld.
• Change gas cylinders, wire reels, cables, gas lines, wire holder and wire.
• Heavy metal fabrication – MIG
• Weld 1.5” to 4” multi-pass welding

• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
• Ability to fabricate small components.
• Complete production and quality assurance forms.
• Participate actively in team meetings and group discussions.
• Interface with engineering to accurately communicate information.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities or events as required.
• Adhere to Quality Management System Requirements.
• Follow and maintain 5S activities.
• Ability to read and comprehend procedures written in English.