Welder - Weekend Night Shift

Wabtec • Maxton, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of Railroad Friction Products Corporation, the Welder operates a robotic welder to manufacture plate and insert assemblies. The role requires loading plates and inserts into the welder fixture, operating the machine, and adjusting process parameters to support efficiency and product quality. The employee follows established safety and employment rules, completes equipment safety checklists and daily preventive maintenance, and follows 5S procedures, Standard Work, and Standard Operating Procedures. Regular on-site attendance is required. The shift runs Friday through Sunday, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to interface with computer- or iPad-based programming.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Regular on-site attendance.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and regularly stand, walk, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Use of ear protection during working hours due to above-moderate noise levels.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.; employment offer is conditioned on successful completion of applicable drug screening and fitness-for-duty testing.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company-established safety and employment rules.
• Load plates and inserts into the robotic welder fixture according to standard operating procedures.
• Operate the machine and adjust process parameters as needed to ensure efficiency and product quality.
• Perform equipment safety checklists and daily preventive maintenance according to Safety/TPM program instructions.
• Follow 5S procedures, including Standard Work and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus.
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits are available; details are provided at mywabtecbenefits.com.
• Annual bonus may be offered if eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED