Welder I

Company Description

Who are we?

We are Aero Transportation Products (ATP), a business organization, part of the greater Wabtec Corporation. Established in 1979 and purchased by Wabtec in 2017, our organization has supported the Agriculture and Industrial arena as an innovator in the rail industry for more than 45 years. We have designed and built products that both feed and house everyone throughout North America and are working on new products for applications internationally as well.

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

This position is part of ATP, which includes sites located in Independence, MO and in McPherson, KS. Our Independence site is based in an underground industrial complex customized for Fiberglass production. The McPherson site is a metal fabrication and weld shop, in the picturesque setting of America's Heartland. The ATP team is comprised of a diverse group from varying backgrounds, all motivated by an enjoyable and positive work culture. ATP team members primarily support the production of steel and aluminum hatch covers and gates for Wabtec’s Freight Components division.

This role is specific to the McPherson, KS location.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the McPherson-based team, you will be responsible for the production of highly engineered, custom built components in accordance with product specifications, engineering drawings, work orders, and quality procedures. You will be expected to complete work using mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic assembly techniques as well as welding, electrical wiring, and hitching on overhead cranes and jobs. You will report directly to the Production Supervisor, as well as the Plant Manager.

What will your typical day look like?

Role and Responsibilities

• Read and follow standard work, BOM’s, blueprints, routings, specifications and other diagrams/instructions in order to build and assemble parts and equipment in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Obtain necessary tools and equipment.
• Handle material, tools and equipment manually or with jib crane, performing own hitching as required
• Layout, cut and fit parts as required to weld in place.
• Fabricate new metal components in accordance with product data sheets and in compliance with all applicable standards of safety and performance.
• Solve problems and develop innovative solutions to novel situations that require a fresh approach while still maintaining required standards of safety, stability, and security.
• Maintain tools and equipment to a professional standard. Keep workstation clean and orderly to retain a safe and operational work environment.
• Coordinate workflow with other members of the team and third-party agents.
• Execute particular welds in a professional manner, examine work pieces for defects, and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Maintain high quality standards as determined by quality and engineering standards.
• Work independently or with a small team of other welders to complete large and complex projects.
• Manage workflow, meet deadlines, and troubleshoot problems on a daily basis, in addition to fabrication duties.
• Employ physical strength and endurance to complete all welding tasks.
   

Welding Principal Duties

• Determine from drawings, information or standard practice, the welding sequence, type and size of electrode, machine settings and tools required.
• Perform fit up and related layout, and welding.
• Make allowance for distortion during fit up and weld.
• Change gas cylinders, wire reels, cables, gas lines, wire holder and wire.
• Heavy metal fabrication – MIG
• Weld 1.5” to 4” multi-pass welding
   

General Duties

• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.  Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
• Ability to fabricate small components.
• Complete production and quality assurance forms.
• Participate actively in team meetings and group discussions.
• Interface with engineering to accurately communicate information.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities or events as required.
• Adhere to Quality Management System Requirements.
• Follow and maintain 5S activities.
• Ability to read and comprehend procedures written in English.

Qualifications

What do we want to know about you?

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Certified welder preferred

Experience

• 3-5+ years in custom build shop preferred
• 2 years MIG experience preferred

Technical Skills

• Ability to read and understand blue prints
• Ability to operate a computer to read and input data
• Ability to operate hand tools and read measuring devices
• Ability to read and interpret 3D prints/schematics to complete standard work

Behavioral Attributes

• Ability to communicate effectively to team members and management
• Ability to hold themselves accountable for results
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to think critically and troubleshoot problems
• Desire to win

Additional Information

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Ability to stand for approximately 10 hours per day.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. 
• Position requires frequent standing and repetitive use of hands. 
• Bending over, climbing, reaching overhead, kneeling and pushing/pulling are required occasionally.
   

The typical working hours for this role are 6:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Thursday. Overtime hours may be available or even required according to business needs and within the parameters of any applicable federal/state laws.

The hourly rate for this role is in the range of $23.00 - $26.00 per hour.
 

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com.
 

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The hourly rate for this role is currently $23-$26. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

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.

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