3rd Shift Technical Welding Instructor (Weld Tech 1)

About the role

The Welding Technician is responsible for safely performing all tasks associated with this position, with supervision and guidance. The Welding Technician I supports the welding/fabricating processes and trains throughout the business. Seamless interaction with all departments, vendors, suppliers, and Wabash sites is required. Must demonstrate a high level of professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Able to perform GMAW welding process on varied base materials at an above average quality level.
• Perform basic Automated Welding and / or basic Robotic programming and troubleshooting, as required by site.
• Perform basic level welding machine programming, troubleshooting and repair.
• Clearly communicate welding expectations and procedures to Production and other Departments.
• Provide training and mentoring to Wabash employees regarding welding processes and practices.
• Travel if necessary (Weld Tech. I travel would be mainly for training, exposure and experience purposes).
• Self-seek education, training opportunities and new technology in the welding field.
• Collect, analyze, and report on data regarding welding processes and improvements.
• Learn about developing, testing and documenting new welding processes and procedures (WPS, PQR and all related testing).
• Complete a monthly Weld Audit schedule and publish results.
• Accepting of, and participate in, training and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Score of 51 points or higher on Steel Weld Test.
• Formal welding classes preferred (Voc. School, Tech. College), but not required in lieu of proven tenure and experience in the manufacturing welding field.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Above average reading, writing and verbal communication skills.
• Bi-lingual is a plus but not required.
• Automated Welding equipment or Robotic experience is a plus but not required.
• Can be trained.
• Basic understanding of Metallurgy.
• Microsoft Office, GMAW and GMAW-P Welding, Welding Troubleshooting, Data Collection and Problem Solving.

Skills

• Welding Technician 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 Technician position.

Benefits

• Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Included
• 401k with match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Working Conditions/Environment

• 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.
• 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 at times.
• All employees on the production floor must wear the necessary personal production equipment (PPE).

Physical Demands

• As a Welding Technician, you are regularly required to stand, walk, lean, push, climb, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, handle and operate tools or controls for the length of their entire shift.
• The employee needs full range of motion in their arms and hands in this position.

Behavioral Attributes

• Identifies the existence and cause of a problem.
• Takes initiative, persists at tasks and pursues completion of objectives.
• Knowledgeable & 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.
• Solves conflicting priorities and accomplishes work on time.

Leadership Attributes

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness.
• 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 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.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

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.