3rd shift, Weld Tech I, LAF 8HR Process Engineering

Wabash•Lafayette, IN

About The Position

The Welding Technician I safely performs welding, fabrication, training, and related process-support tasks with supervision and guidance. The role supports welding and fabricating processes across the business and requires professional interaction with departments, vendors, suppliers, and Wabash sites. The technician performs GMAW welding on varied base materials to an above-average quality standard, supports automated welding and basic robotic programming or troubleshooting as needed, and works on welding equipment programming, troubleshooting, and repair. The position also contributes to employee training, process data collection and analysis, welding audits, and the development, testing, and documentation of welding processes and procedures. Travel may be necessary, primarily for training, exposure, and experience. Wabash provides orientation and training to help employees become comfortable in the role. The work takes place in production and job-site environments where safety, environmental, and health concerns require attention. Employees may encounter fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibrations, loud noise, high temperatures, and variable conditions. Production-floor employees must wear required PPE. The role involves frequent physical activity and may include working in small spaces and lifting or carrying objects up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Score at least 51 points on the Steel Weld Test.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Have above-average reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Have a basic understanding of metallurgy.
Have Microsoft Office, GMAW and GMAW-P welding, welding troubleshooting, data collection, and problem-solving skills.
Be able to work both independently and cross-functionally and work well with others.
Have an excellent attendance history.
The desired candidate has at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing welding.
Formal welding classes are not required if the candidate has proven tenure and experience in manufacturing welding.

Nice To Haves

Formal welding classes from a vocational school or technical college.
Automated welding equipment or robotic experience; training can be provided.
Bilingual communication skills.

Responsibilities

Safely perform assigned duties with supervision and guidance.
Perform GMAW welding on varied base materials at an above-average quality level.
Perform basic automated welding and, when required by the site, basic robotic programming and troubleshooting.
Program, troubleshoot, and repair welding machines at a basic level.
Communicate welding expectations and procedures to Production and other departments.
Train and mentor Wabash employees in welding processes and practices.
Travel if necessary, primarily for training, exposure, and experience.
Seek education, training opportunities, and new technology in welding.
Collect, analyze, and report data about welding processes and improvements.
Learn to develop, test, and document welding processes and procedures, including WPS, PQR, and related testing.
Complete the monthly Weld Audit schedule and publish results.
Participate in training and learning opportunities.
Work on projects individually and cross-functionally, and pursue continuous improvement.