Welder
Wabtec
- McPherson, KS
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Certified welder preferred
- 3-5+ years in custom build shop preferred
- 2 years MIG experience preferred
- 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
- 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