Welder - Jackson Location

About the role

You will work with a broad range of talented individuals to deliver quality products in a timely manner. You’ll work alongside Welders and partner with professionals across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Follow specified work instructions and/or engineering parts drawings to assemble a wide range of products.
• Be responsible for the quality of your work, and meet production standards.
• Continually look for ways to improve production processes and make Safety your #1 priority every day.
• Align, fit components together.
• Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
• Set up equipment and weld parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, or submerged arc welding equipment.
• Assemble parts by bolting and riveting.
• Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 1+ years of assembly experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Ability to use tools and equipment needed to perform assembly operations in an industrial setting.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• Able to work well with others to be a good team player.

Additional Information

• Physical Demands: Regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Talk or hear. Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Close vision required.
• Salary Range: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour. Base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
• Benefits: Available at mywabtecbenefits.com.
• Legal Authorization: Only those legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening will be employed.
• Drug Screen and Fitness for Duty Test: Required as part of the hiring process.

Wabtec

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. We are committed to expanding the possible through continuous improvement and innovation. Join us in revolutionizing how the world moves for future generations.

Culture

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We're building a culture where leadership, inclusion, and your unique perspective fuel progress. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status, and more.