Student Welder TR

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Tools & Equipment

• 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

Working Conditions/Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• 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 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 at times.
• All employees on the production floor must wear the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).

Physical Demands

• As an employee in this position, you are regularly required to stand, walk, climb, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, handle and operate controls for the length of their entire shift.
• The employee needs full range of motion in their arms and hands in this position.
• All personnel must be able to successfully communicate with fellow employees as well.
• In this position some employees also work in small spaces throughout their shift and frequently lift and/or carry objects up to 50 pounds.

Behavioral Attributes

• Identifies the existence and cause of a problem
• Takes initiative, persists at tasks and pursues completion of objectives
• Knows and is 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
• 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.