Welder - Lexington

About the role

Wabtec is hiring a Welder in Lexington. You will work alongside Assemblers and partners across several departments, following work instructions and engineering drawings to assemble a wide variety of products while meeting production standards and keeping safety as your top priority.

Key responsibilities

• Position, align and fit components together.
• Bolt, clamp and tack-weld parts to hold them in position for welding.
• Set up equipment and weld parts using arc, gas-shielded arc or submerged arc welding equipment.
• Assemble parts by bolting and riveting.
• Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping and reassembling parts.

Required profile

• High school graduate or GED.
• 1+ year of assembly experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Able to use the tools and equipment needed for assembly in an industrial setting.
• Good listening and communication skills and a strong team player.

Physical demands

• Frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, frequent lifting of up to 10 pounds.
• Frequent work at varying heights on ladders or scaffolds.

What we offer

• Starting hourly rate of $28.00 - $32.00, depending on training, experience, education and market conditions.
• Benefits including health, welfare and retirement plans.