Performs various skilled tasks necessary to metal finish component parts, transportation tanks and bottles during the production
process. Responsible for examining surface areas and welds to detect defects. The work requires associates to work within a confined
space for periods of up to four (4) hours. This position requires care and constant attention to shop activities to avoid injury to self or
others.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Below are examples of the type of duties you could be responsible for:
• Prior to beginning work, inspects equipment to assure that it is in safe operating condition and that any required
preventative maintenance checks have been completed.
• Examines all surface areas and welds to detect defects.
• Ability to work in confined space.
• Sets up, adjusts and operates equipment in a safe, efficient and accurate manner to produce required parts.
• Flaps and blends weld burns on the exterior and interior of tanks using electrical and pneumatic shop tools.
• Buffs outside heads and grinds manhole covers and outlet pods using electrical and pneumatic shop tools.
• Grinds welds, deburrs rough metal, and produces various finishes on metal
• Stone grinds, peens, belts, flaps, and blends seams on the inside of the bottle using pneumatic shop tools
• Completes assigned duties in accordance with safety policies and practices. This includes regard to individual
safety, the safety of other team members, and the safe use of equipment and safeguards in the workplace
• Wears approved personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses with side shields,
hearing protection, respirators, etc.
• Performs additional work as assigned by the Supervisor or Team leader. This may require the employee to flex
into another department
Skills Required
- Ability to inspect equipment and complete preventative maintenance checks prior to use
- Ability to examine surface areas and welds to detect defects
- Ability to set up, adjust, and operate grinding and buffing equipment safely and accurately
- Proficiency with electrical and pneumatic shop tools (grinders, belts, flaps, stones, peens)
- Experience grinding welds, deburring, and producing various metal finishes
- Ability to work in confined spaces for periods up to four hours
- Adherence to safety policies and use of approved PPE (safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators)
- Willingness to perform additional assigned duties and flex into other departments
Wabash Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Wabash and has not been reviewed or approved by Wabash.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision options plus added programs like digital physical therapy, second-opinion services, and enhanced cancer detection support. Employer cost sharing is emphasized as substantial, and preventive-care support is highlighted as part of the offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with a defined match formula and relatively early eligibility for new hires. The match structure is clearly articulated, supporting predictable retirement accumulation for contributors.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits include paid family leave for birth/adoption/guardianship and an adoption assistance payment for eligible employees. Tuition assistance is also offered, reinforcing longer-term household and financial stability supports.
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