What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder Mechanic- II position at Wabash?
The Welder Mechanic II is a skilled professional responsible for the service, repair, and maintenance of tank trailers and containers. This role requires expertise in multiple areas of repair, including electrical systems, plumbing, framing, welding, grinding, painting, insulation, decal application, and more.
This position supports and collaborates with less experienced technicians and helpers. Work often involves climbing ladders or scaffolding over six feet in height, and performing tasks that require bending, stooping, or working from low positions. The work environment may include exposure to loud noise, welding fumes, and grinding dust. All duties are carried out under the supervision of the department supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Repair and service electrical wiring and plumbing systems on tanks and containers.
- Perform structural repairs including framing, fenders, wrapping, suspension systems, fifth wheels, landing gear, truck mounts, and insulation.
- Execute final cleanup tasks including sandblasting, priming, painting, decal application, and installation of plates and fenders.
- Grind, polish, and patch tanks and bottles as required.
- Perform MIG/TIG welding on aluminum, stainless steel, and mild steel.
- Fabricate metal components based on blueprints and technical drawings.
- Move trailers in and out of the shop safely and efficiently.
- Conduct full plumbing inspections and repairs on tanks.
- Troubleshoot, inspect, and perform complete repairs on trailer bodies independently.
- Test repaired tanks and trailers for operational safety and performance.
- Ensure compliance with DOT and ASME standards for tank repair and inspection.
- Preferred: Experience or training as a Registered Inspector.
- Follow all safety protocols and wear required PPE (safety shoes, gloves, glasses, hearing protection, etc.).
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment includes exposure to high decibels of noise, temperature, weather variations, metal welding processes and chemicals, which may include solvents, undercoating, paint, and caulking. Fast paced environment with moving equipment and motorized vehicles.
*The above job description is a broadly based description and is not intended to contain the specifics of a particular job. This description is not a contract for employment. It does not include all aspects of the position such as potential duties assigned by the supervisors with the requirement for flexibility in helping others for the locations overall benefit.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Requires minimum of eight hours standing, bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling with a full range of body mechanics/movements.
- Regularly required to lift and carry up to 35 (thirty-five) pounds. Frequently required to lift and carry up to fifty-five (55) pounds. Occasionally required to lift and carry up to seventy-five (75) pounds.
- Must be able to work in an environment requiring use of ladder, stairs, heights, platforms and climbing in and out of trailers or working under trailers in tight spaces.
- Must have ability to operate a variety of power and hand tools safely, work with compressed air safely, operate fork trucks safely and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE).
PAY AND BENEFITS
- Company paid uniforms
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Excellent health benefits, including dental and vision
- 401k with match
- Interest free tool loan