Temp to Full-Time Conversion

Assemblers at Wabash perform a variety of tasks that may differ by location, including installing subassemblies, assembling component parts, operating rivet punchers, and applying decals.

Responsibilities

• Own and help improve performance in Safety, Quality, and Delivery
• Maintain a hazard-free work area
• Measure, cut, and caulk materials
• Install rivets and operate heavy machinery
• Install truck bed flooring
• Follow decal templates and blueprints
• Install signs, reflectors, fenders, mud flaps, and other associated parts
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or coordinator, which may include assisting in different departments
• Wear approved personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, respirators, and hearing protection
• Complete duties in accordance with safety policies and practices, ensuring personal and co-worker safety as well as safe equipment use

Tools & Equipment

• Hammers
• Wrenches
• Hoists
• Line carts
• Multi-Head Drills
• Tuggers
• Circular Saws
• Drills
• Impacts
• Rivet Guns
• Staplers
• Caulk Applicators
• Routers

Requirements

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Basic reading, writing, and verbal skills

Experience and education are a plus but not required. Wabash provides comprehensive training for all assembler positions, including orientation and several days of preparation for the production floor.

Benefits

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

Working Conditions

The role involves constant attention to safety, environmental, and health concerns. Employees may be exposed to:

• Fumes or airborne particles
• Moving mechanical parts and vibrations
• Extreme conditions, including loud noise and high temperatures

All production floor employees must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, lean, push, climb, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, handle, and operate tools for the entire shift
• Full range of motion in arms and hands, with the ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees
• Frequent work in small spaces and lifting/carrying objects up to 50 pounds
• Close vision and ability to adjust focus, along with good hand-eye coordination

Behavioral Attributes

• Identifies the existence and cause of problems
• Takes initiative, persists at tasks, and pursues completion of objectives
• Communicates information knowledgeably and confidently
• Shares information to help others perform their jobs safely
• Copes successfully with unexpected events
• Develops plans to achieve objectives and identifies necessary resources
• Resolves conflicting priorities and accomplishes work on time

Leadership Attributes

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion: Solicit and respect input from others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
• Seek to Listen: Actively listen to reach the best solutions and make strong decisions
• Always Learn: Strive for continuous improvement and avoid settling for the status quo
• Be Authentic: Demonstrate honesty, energy, and grit in all actions
• Win Together: Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to succeed as one team