Welder WMS 3W - 2nd Shift

Wabtec•Fort Worth, TX

1d•$34 - $36

About The Position

As a member of Wabtec’s Welder Group, the Welder supports fabrication of locomotive and mining components by welding, assembling components, and completing related duties. Welders work collaboratively to improve manufacturing processes and promote a cooperative work environment. The role uses FCAW, SMAW, and GMAW processes, performs welding in all positions, and involves work with various metals, component finishing, testing, repairs, cutting, assembly, and equipment setup. Additional duties may include plumbing and wiring installation, machine and hand-tool use, paint applications, material transport, prototyping, fabrication, and developing or implementing fixtures and tooling. This is a second-shift position with a four-day Monday-through-Thursday schedule of 10-hour shifts, from 3:15 PM to 1:45 AM. Shift availability depends on business needs. Candidates must be able to work the scheduled hours and occasional weekends and scheduled overtime. Starting pay is listed as $34.10 per hour, with a stated progression and night-shift differential. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, qualifying welding education or experience, and the ability to meet the listed welding, safety, and physical requirements. Employees serve as in-process inspectors.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited welding program or at least one year of hands-on, verifiable professional welding experience.
Ability to consistently weld to enhanced Class 1 weld D14.3 standards, with allowed discontinuities reduced by 50% compared with code standards.
At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Pass a qualification based on AWS D1.1 weld qualifications.
Proficiency in FCAW, SMAW, and GMAW welding processes and procedures.
Experience with wire sizes ranging from .035 to 3/32 inch, solid and flux-cored.
Ability to weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Ability to read simple to complex blueprints and manufacturing instructions sufficiently to complete assigned assembly tasks.
Ability to complete some operations at heights up to 20 feet and climb and work on ladders.
Ability to lift materials up to 40 pounds.
Ability to properly use and care for assigned tools and equipment.
Ability to meet standards and complete quality work safely within an acceptable time.
Basic computer skills.
Willingness to wear required PPE, including a respirator, weld jackets, gloves, welder hoods, ear plugs, and proper eye protection.
Willingness to work in a tobacco-free environment.
Willingness to take a drug test, submit to a background check, and submit to random drug tests.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
Ability to work the scheduled shift and occasional weekends and scheduled overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

Pass qualifications based on AWS D15.1 weld standards.
Experience welding GTAW and SAW (submerged arc).
Three or more years of experience performing CJP welds.
Three or more years of experience using the 3/32-inch E70T-1C FCAW welding process.
Verifiable evidence of consistently passing UT-inspected welds using 3/32-inch E70T-1C FCAW.
Proficiency in repairing steel castings using GTAW.
Ability to perform and interpret PT using a Wabtec-specified quality standards document for casting standards.
Ability to repair castings using GTAW and hand-polish machined surfaces to a 125 Ra surface finish.

Responsibilities

Perform FCAW, SMAW, and GMAW welding using solid and flux-cored wire sizes from .035 to 3/32 inch and weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Fabricate and assemble locomotive and mining components, including aligning parts, seams, and joints in fixtures to tight tolerances and creating bench setups.
Work with hot rolled plate, sheet, pipe, and stainless steel.
Finish components through filling, grinding, sanding, straightening, heating, shrinking, blending, and contouring.
Test fabrications and welds for oil or air leaks and conduct pressure testing; repair failures.
Perform plasma cutting and air arc cutting, and set up and operate simple welding operations.
Pry and set heavy equipment.
Install or connect piping and associated plumbing components.
Use standard machine tools, including drill presses, band saws, lathes, and spot welders, as well as hand, electric, and pneumatic tools.
Apply paint, including dry sanding, masking, unmasking, primer, and touch-up work.
Install or connect wiring harnesses and associated electronic components.
Transport materials using equipment such as radio-controlled cranes, forklifts, and tuggers.
Work with facility employees on process improvements through prototyping, fabrication, and experimental machining; develop concepts and design or implement fixtures and tooling.
Promote cooperation and demonstrate quality, safety, environmental, lean, and high-performance work-team practices, including mentoring others.
Perform basic assembly work and serve as an in-process inspector.
Work scheduled shift hours and, as necessary, occasional weekends and scheduled overtime.