Student Welder TR

Student Welder (Student-to-Work Program)

At Wabash, our Student Welder position is specifically designed for high school juniors and seniors and college students enrolled in welding or skilled trades programs who are looking to gain real-world, hands-on experience through our Student-to-Work Program.

Student Welders play an important role in supporting the manufacturing of carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum products and subassemblies. This position offers the opportunity to learn alongside experienced professionals, develop technical welding skills, and gain exposure to a fast-paced production environment—all while continuing your education.

Wabash provides the training and support needed to help students succeed. Candidates will complete a Qualification Weld Test, and those who need additional development may participate in our in-house Weld School to build the skills necessary to succeed on the production floor.

This is an excellent opportunity for students who are motivated to grow their skills, explore career pathways in manufacturing, and potentially transition into a full-time role with Wabash after graduation.

Below are 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 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.
• Performing additional work assigned by the supervisor or team leader, which may require the employee to assist in different departments
• Wearing approved personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses with side shields, respirators, hearing protection, etc.
• Completing assigned duties in 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 new career with us.

• Oxy / Acetylene Torch
• Engineering Prints
• Work Instructions
• Handheld Tools
• Tape Measure
• MIG Welder (GMAW -- including Pulse Transfer)
• TIG Welder (GTAW)
• Possible limited Stick Welder (SMAW)
• Plasma Cutter / Gouging
• Grinder / Sander
• Respirator/ ADF or PAPR Hood

• 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.

Experience and education are a plus; however, it's not required. Wabash provides the necessary training for all welding positions. Upon receiving an offer letter from us, you'll undergo orientation and several days of training, preparing you for the production floor.

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  to the work environment, all employees on the production floor must wear the necessary personal protective equipment…