Blue Days(6am-6pm), Duraplate Operator, 12HR DuraPlate Ext-Blue - North Plant

Assist in the manufacture of Duraplate sheets within Wabash and ISO standards. Performing various skilled manual duties requiring knowledge of Duraplate manufacturing techniques, tools, equipment, and safety precautions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Below are examples of the type of duties you could be responsible for:

• Assist in the manufacture of Duraplate sheets by applicable Wabash and ISO standards.
• Report defects and the need for repairs to production and maintenance leadership
• Wear all required PPE such as shoes, gloves, sleeves, safety glasses, face shields, respirators, hearing protection, heat-shielding hoods, jackets, fall protection, etc.
• Able to work from various heights to ensure Line is running properly.
• Able to work in adverse climate conditions (hot, cold, dark, loud, etc.).
• Able to work in small spaces, kneeling or bending for extended periods.
• Required to use the following equipment (once proper training is provided):
  
  
  
  • Walk Behind
  • Hoist
  • SAP program
  • Push/Pull systems.
  • Harness/Fall Protection
  • Crane
  • Torque wrenches
  • Large and small hand tools
  
  
  
  
• Demonstrate and embrace all the Wabash Values and Leadership Principles in daily activities.
• Able to flex work schedule depending on the needs of the overall production team. Complete assigned duties following safety policies and practices. Demonstrate the highest regard for individual safety, the safety of co-workers, and the safe use of the equipment in the workplace.

Tools & Equipment:

Below is a list of examples of the potential tools and equipment you may find yourself working with depending upon your department and location. Wabash provides all the necessary training for you to feel comfortable and confident to excel at your new career with us.

• Circular Saws
• Drills
• Impacts
• Rivet Guns
• Staplers
• Caulk Applicators
• Routers
• Hammers
• Wrenches
• Hoists
• Line carts
• Multi-Head Drills
• Tugger

Qualifications:

• High school degree or G.E.D. equivalent is required Basic reading/writing and verbal skills.
• General computer skills (Excel and Word)
• Strong math skills
• Ability to read and use calipers and gauging equipment.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Able to exercise independent judgment when performing responsibilities.
• Perform work at a quality level that meets or exceeds the Wabash and ISO standards.
• Ensure that there is a Winning Together mentality to eliminate the "shift versus shift" mentality.
• Shares information with others to help them perform their responsibilities safely and efficiently.
• Copes successfully with unexpected events throughout the day
• Able to work independently, as well as collectively, with other Techs, operators, maintenance, and engineers.
• Resolves conflicting priorities and accomplishes tasks on time.
• High standards for minimal unplanned absences (critical position to daily operational success)
• At times, strenuous physical work is required; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling is required of material over 50 pounds.

Knowledge, Training, Skills and/or Experience:

Duraplate experience and education are great to come into this position with. However, it's not required, here at Wabash, we give you the training to become comfortable in any Duraplate position. Upon receiving an offer letter from us, you'll undergo orientation and several days of training, preparing you for the production floor.

Benefits:

• Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Included
• 401k with match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Working Conditions/Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An employee in this position works in an environment in which safety, environmental, and health concerns may demand constant attention. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job sites such as the noise level in the work environment can be very loud with high temperatures at times. All employees on the production floor must wear the necessary personal production equipment (PPE). At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about. Wabash is committed to proving equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex.

Physical Demands:

As a Duraplate Operator, you are regularly required to stand, walk, lean, push, climb, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, handle, and operate tools or controls for the length of your entire shift. You will need the full range of motion in your arms and hands. Operators may also work in small spaces and frequently lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the ability to adjust focus, and good hand-eye coordination.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Identifies the existence and cause of a problem.
• Takes initiative, persists at tasks and pursues completion of objectives.
• Knowledgeable & confident in communicating information.
• Shares information with others to help them perform their jobs safer and better.
• Copes successfully with unexpected events.
• Develops plans to achieve objectives & identifies resources needed to accomplish objectives.
• Resolves conflicting priorities and accomplishes work on time.

Leadership Attributes:

At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion - Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness.
• Seek to Listen - Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions.
• Always Learn - Strive to improve; do not quit or settle or settle for the status quo.
• Be Authentic - Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do.
• Win Together - Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.