Welder

About the role

Wabtec's Thermal Transfer Group, part of the Heat Transfer & Energy Solutions team, is hiring a Welder at its Duquesne, PA location. You will work with a broad range of colleagues delivering quality products on time, partnering with Assemblers, Operators and other Welders, and reporting directly to the Shop Supervisor. The welder follows work instructions and engineering drawings to assemble a wide variety of products, taking responsibility for quality and production standards.

Key responsibilities

• Follow specified work instructions and engineering parts drawings to assemble products, ensuring quality and production standards.
• Use company-owned machinery such as forklifts, trucks, jib cranes and overhead cranes, and be willing to train on and adapt to new systems.
• Act as Welder, Operator or Laborer as needed, moving between positions as required.
• Use hand tools such as grinders and sanders.
• Follow all safety rules and wear required PPE, including steel-toed shoes, safety glasses and ear plugs.
• Work multiple shifts if needed: Day Shift 5:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Thursday, Second Shift 3:30 pm to 2:00 am Monday afternoon through Friday morning.

Required profile

• High School Diploma or related equivalent; trade school certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to comprehend, speak and write English, with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team player with good attendance as defined by company policy.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Physical demands include heavy work, frequent standing and walking, lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally, and exposure to cold, heat, humidity, noise and dust; must stay on site during scheduled shifts.

Required skills

• TIG and GMAW short arc welding experience required.
• Stainless steel welding experience is a plus.
• Must pass the required welding test for type, material and position to be qualified within the TTC quality system.

What we offer

• Hourly pay range of $23.00 to $28.00, depending on training, experience, education and market conditions.
• Benefits including health, welfare and retirement plans.