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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.

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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.

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Who will you be working with?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Our team is focused on continually improving our best-in-class production capabilities. We combine deep domain expertise and tenured experience to deliver unparalleled products for our customers. Here you’ll interact daily with team members during the problem resolution process and will partner with other key stakeholders to support our internal customers and their responsibilities. How will you make a difference?

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Job Description

As a member of the Welder Group, you will be responsible for performing multiple tasksto support the fabrication of locomotive/mining components. In addition to welding, you will have responsibility for assembling components and other duties as assigned. Welders are responsible for working together as a team to improve manufacturing processes and promote a climate of cooperation.

Qualifications

Welder duties may include but is not limited to:

• FCAW, SMAW, and GMAW welding processes and procedures
• Welding with wire sizes ranging from .035 to 3/32 Solid and Flux Cored wire
• Welding in all positions: flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
• Working with hot rolled plate, sheet, pipe and stainless steel
• Assembly work including but not limited to parts alignment such as seams and joints in fixtures to close fractional dimensions of 1/32" or less total tolerance and/or create bench setups.
• Finish by filling, grinding, sanding, straightening, heating, and shrinking components requiring filling, blending and contouring where adjacent surfaces do not provide the finished plane
• Test fabrications and welds for oil or air leaks, and pressure testing. Repairs to be made when failures occur
• Plasma cutting and air arc cutting operations
• The set up and running of simple welding operations
• Prying and setting heavy equipment

Other Duties

• The installation and/or connection of piping and associated plumbing components.
• The use of standard machine tools including, but not limited to drill press, band saw, lathe, spot welder etc., and a variety of hand, electric, and pneumatic tools.
• Paint applications including, but not limited to dry sanding, masking, unmasking, primer paint and touch up.
• The installation and/or connection of wiring harnesses and associated electronic components.
• Material transport requiring the use of but not limited to radio-controlled cranes, forklifts and tuggers.
• Work with all facility employees on improving manufacturing processes through prototyping, fabrication and experimental machining to develop and prove concepts and design and implement necessary fixtures and tooling for manufacturing improvements.
• Promote climate of cooperation, leading by example mentoring others in quality, safety, environmental, lean and high-performance work team philosophies.
• Basic assembly work

Shift availability is dependent on business needs.

• Starting pay rate is $34.10 per hour (up to $35.24/hour after 6-month progression and $36.40/hr at 4 years of service) with additional night shift differential of $1/hr.
• 4-day (Monday through Thursday), 10-hour shift work week. Shift hours are 3:15PM - 1:45AM (2nd Shift). Must be able to work scheduled shift hours.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited welding program OR possess a minimum of one year of hands-on, verifiable, professional welding experience.
• Ability to consistently weld to enhanced Class 1 weld D14.3 standards (allowed discontinuities are reduced by 50% than Code Standards)
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High-school diploma or GED or equivalent
• Must be willing to wear PPE such as a respirator, weld jackets, gloves, welder hoods, ear plugs, and proper eye protection
• Must be willing to work in a tobacco-free environment
• Be willing to take a drug test & submit to a background check as part of the selection process
• Be willing to submit to random drug tests
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job.
• Must be willing to work as necessary to meet requirements of the position, including the ability to work occasional weekends and scheduled overtime
• Pass a qualification based on AWS D1.1 weld qualifications
• Must be proficient in FCAW, SMAW, and GMAW welding processes and procedures
• Must have experience with wire sizes ranging from .035 to 3/32 solid and flux cored wire
• Must be able to perform welding in all positions: flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
• Must be able to read simple to complex blue prints and manufacturing instructions in a sufficient manner to complete the assigned assembly tasks
• Must be able to complete some operations at heights up to 20 ft.
• Must be able to climb and complete some work on ladders
• Must be able to lift material up to 40 lbs.
• Must have ability to properly use and care for assigned tools and equipment
• Must be able to adhere to standards, do a quality job in a safe manner within an acceptable time
• Basic Computer Skills
• Every employee will be an in process inspector

Desired Skill Sets:

• Pass qualifications based on AWS D15.1 weld standards
• Experience welding GTAW & SAW (submerged arcs)
• 3+ years of experience of performing CJP welds
• 3+ years of experience using 3/32” E70T-1C FCAW welding process
• Verifiable evidence that individual has consistently passed UT inspected welds using 3/32 E70T-1C FCAW
• Proficient in repairing Steel Castings using GTAW
• Ability for perform and interpret PT using a Wabtec specified quality standards document for Casting Standards
• Ability to repair casting using GTAW process and hand polishing on machined surfaces to a 125 Ra surface finish

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $34.10-34.10. 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.

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).