Ready to put your welding skills to work with a company that makes a global impact? Wabtec, a leader in manufacturing and innovation, is hiring full-time Welders in Jackson, TN. This is your chance to join a growing team, build your career, and earn steady pay with outstanding benefits. Pay & Shift • $21.50–$23.00/hour + $1.00 shift differential • 2nd Shift | Monday–Friday, 1:30 PM – 10:00 PM 3rd shift = Sun – Fri – 9:30pm to 6am What You’ll Do • Weld fabricated, cast, and forged components using arc, gas-shielded arc, and submerged arc equipment • Position, align, clamp, and fit parts together for assembly • Perform tack-welding, equipment setup, and part repairs as needed • Safely lift up to 50 lbs and follow all safety procedures Requirements • High school diploma or GED • 1–3 months of related training/experience (or equivalent combination) • State welding certification required Why You’ll Love Working Here Wabtec offers more than a paycheck. Their comprehensive benefits package includes: • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) with company match • Paid time off + paid holidays • Tuition reimbursement & professional development • Uniform allowance • Access to health & fitness centers • …and much more! If you’re a team player with a passion for welding, apply today and take the next step in your career with Wabtec. After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play. About Advantage xPO Advantage xPO is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact your local branch. Advantage xPO is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. To read our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors, please refer to our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors. By applying for this job, you agree that you may receive both AI-generated and non-AI generated calls, text messages, or emails from Staffmark Group and/or its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our general Privacy Policy at Privacy Policy - Staffmark
See More Details >>• General Summary: Directs Team Leaders and other Team Members in assigned manufacturing area (e.g., assembly, filter, injection molding, powertrain, stamping, urethane, welding, kaizen, etc.) in the execution of the group’s responsibilities. Manages group (manufacturing line, cells, or area) as an operational unit and responsible to accomplish company goals and targets in accordance with all company policies, manufacturing standards and methods, and quality standards for safety, product quality, customer satisfaction, accuracy, productivity, cost reduction, housekeeping, efficiency, training, teamwork, and morale. • Essential Job Functions: General • Function as a first-line supervisor over team leaders and team members. • Plan and coordinate hiring and placement of team members with his/her Assistant Manager. Monitor and track staffing conditions, work hours and overtime, job rotation, and absenteeism. • Understand, execute, and ensure consistent compliance with all company rules, policies, and practices, and takes appropriate corrective action when warranted, in accordance with the terms of the Team Member Handbook. • Responsible for managing and appraising team member job performance and recommending corrective action. • Develop and maintains positive team member relations centered on mutual trust, dignity, respect, fairness, consistency, two-way communication, teamwork, and harmony. • Provide direction and motivation to team members emphasizing safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, cost reduction, and morale. • Responsible for leading and maintaining the manufacturing and production system of assigned area, accomplishing department hoshin goals, and keeping on task with targets and implementation schedule. • Utilize Toyota Production System (TPS) techniques to standardize current/new processes and methods, reduce process variation, identify waste, and methodically eliminate waste. • Develop standardized work procedures by designing and/or documenting the best work sequence for each process. • Direct the work of Team Leaders and Team Members by assigning/re-assigning work stationing and analyze production requirements based on current work situation and production schedules. • Direct floor activities through consistent application of Toyota Boshoku Business Practices (TBBP) to ensure all aspects of manufacturing are effective and correct sub-standard situations. • Perform the essential job functions of team leaders or team members as necessary to maintain efficient, stable, and continuous operations. • Conduct time studies and other analyses on welding locations throughout the department to identify performance gaps and develop countermeasures for continuous improvement. • Leading Team Leaders and Team Members in program launches by building familiarity with program equipment, writing work instructions, participation in program launch meetings, training other Team Members on operation of program equipment, and constructing support equipment (racks, shoots, grease machines, etc.). • Utilize knowledge and skills to maintain the highest level of quality and efficiency possible. • Monitor the flow of parts, materials, productivity, and quality including kanbans and inventory levels; take corrective action as needed. • Ensure quality goals and standards are met and know how to use the quality feedback loops and systems and escalation procedures. Confirm that team members use the quality systems correctly. • Partner with the Quality department to initiate investigation and containment activities. • Troubleshoot daily quality, safety, and production issues. • Identify potential and current change points and make the required adjustments need to ensure quality, safety, operational availability, production efficiency (PEFF), and cost control are maintained. • Be proactive in predicting abnormalities and finding innovative solutions to correct. • Evaluate and analyze problems involving machinery and equipment and coordinates repair of tools and machinery. Participate in frequent evaluation of machines, tools, equipment, etc. • Educate employees on the importance to passing good quality welds, by means of effective paint marking, startup checks, consistent tip/nozzle cleaning, pokayokes, Stop, Call, Wait, etc. • Lead continuous improvement activity for assigned area. • Participate in the setting of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets including safety, quality, operational availability, PEFF, scrap, etc. as a method of continuous improvement. • Maintain, monitor, and update department and KPI board and graphs, daily, and initiate continuous improvement activities. • Initiate, coordinate, and participate in safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvement projects. • Lead the implementation of team members’ ideas and suggestions and management directed initiatives. • Maintain a safe working environment for all team members. • Ensure compliance with safety regulations, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, and company safety policies and procedures. • Lead, perform, and/or participate in ergonomic exercises, 5S housekeeping, accident investigation, and safety audits and related activities. • Lead ergonomic assessments of team member work stations and implement countermeasures and job rotation to improve long-term safe working conditions and team member well-being. • Maintain knowledge of procedures concerning Hazardous Waste, Spill Response, and Plant Security. • Monitor safety and health of team members to ensure their well-being. • Train and coach team members to maintain productivity and quality standards, in TS19649, ISO 14001, environmental, safety, quality, job performance, setups, trouble shooting, and continuous improvement. • Orientate and oversee all training of team members and assign experienced and/or certified trainers to perform new team member training and cross training as needed. • Maintain training matrix for team leaders and/or team members, assuring training is effective and corrects sub-standard performance. • Maintain, plan, and prepare department instruction manuals. • Ensure further development of team members through performance evaluation, development of training plans, feedback, coaching, and cascade training. • Collect, record, and analyze information while maintaining documentation regarding the activities in the assigned area as defined by company policy, procedure, or practice. • Prepare business reports and spread sheets of required data. • Maintain specified records, files and logs of department/shift activities such as production, production problems, parts shortages, scrap, quality, maintenance, etc. (manual and computer) as required. Perform other various administrative duties. • Monitor and maintain team member time, attendance, and training records. • Communicate frequently with internal contacts on various issues. • Through daily start of shift and communication meetings, keep team members informed on issues relevant to them and encourage two-way communication. • Maintain daily and/or frequent communication with upstream and downstream groups/areas and support departments to ensure efficient and stable operations in a team-based environment. • Coordinate communications between shifts for assigned area(s). Education III. Minimum Qualifications/Requirements: • Associate’s degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience • Minimum of three (3) years of relevant manufacturing experience required. • Minimum two (2) years of previous leadership or supervisory experience required. • Automotive industry experience preferred with parts production, quality, or production control experience a plus. • Experience in automotive interiors including carpets, filters, powertrain, seating, and/or trim preferred. • Working knowledge and experience with TPS and Production Efficiency (PEFF) system preferred. Personal/Technical Skills • Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job functions of a leadership role. • Must be able to work a fixed or rotating shift schedule, including daily or weekend overtime. • Must be able to accept reassignment to any shift, assignment, or work location in the Plant. • Thorough understanding of company product, trade terminology, quality management and control systems and techniques, manufacturing processes including material controls, work flow, scheduling, kanban, machine operation, and company policies as standards. • Good mechanical aptitude. • Basic math and analytical skills. • Ability to effectively facilitate problem solving and resolution. • Ability work with a dynamic team and demanding customer(s). • Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural work environment. • Ability to work with multiple departments and prioritize activities. • Ability to read instruction manuals, blue prints, and specifications. • Ability to plan, supervise, and perform functions of assigned areas. • Ability to maintain on call flexibility to control abnormal conditions. • Ability to be flexible in a constantly changing production environment. This includes the ability to work weekends and modify days, hours, and shift worked based on Plant needs. • Active listener with effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Must be able to multi-task, handle diversity, and provide leadership through problem resolution. • Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization in a team environment. • Ability to adapt available skills and equipment to respond to unforeseen demands and/or problems. • Ability to implement plans to control and maintain safety, quality, 5S, cost, and efficiency for assigned areas. • Strong organization, time management, and planning skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines. • Ability to teach team leaders and team members in basic fundamental skills and facilitate Job Instruction Training (JIT). Language Skills • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Computer/Software • Previous experience working with integrated computer programs and/or applications. ERP System experience (e.g., Oracle) preferred. • Solid working knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Lotus Notes/Outlook, Internet, etc.). Training Requirements Must be willing to successfully complete and use training for items below as required by area of assignment: Travel: Minimal • Forklift, tugger, and truck usage, and pass certification. • Overhead crane operation. • Cross training for leading other plant support departments. • RCRA and DOT hazardous waste requirements, and pass certification. • Computer-based software, applications, and systems (e.g., Oracle, Kronos, Future 3, etc.). • Work Environment/Conditions: Office: Open Office Environment, moderate noise level. Plant: Various types of manufacturing environments. • Standard automotive plant environment with moderate noise level. • PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses, steel toe shoes, Kevlar sleeves, hearing protection, etc. may be required in designated engineering, manufacturing, or industrial areas. Personal attire standards may apply. • Involves moderate or occasional presence of some slightly disagreeable conditions, i.e., cold, dust, heat, odor, etc. • Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to talk, hear, and see (with visual acuity). Performance requires mental alertness and sustained attention to needs of the department in terms of workflow, efficiency of operation, machine adjustment, and team member output. Performance requires physical ability to inspect, adjust, and operate equipment. The team member must be capable of walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time throughout plant. Occasionally climbing, stooping, or bending on, under, or near tooling and equipment. May be occasionally required to reach, grasp, and manipulate parts, materials, or equipment. May be occasionally required to lift up to 30-50 pounds (with or without assistance). EOE Toyota Boshoku America is an equal opportunity employer and considers applications for all positions without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a posted position, please email us at TBA.Careers@Toyota-Boshoku.com.
See More Details >>Primary Responsibility: Perform line support duties while maintaining quality, safety, productivity, as well as performing minor maintenance on equipment as trained; capable of all weld cells and fill-in to maintain/make production as needed; ability to train new hires and current employees. Essential Functions: (includes but not limited) · Demonstrate and enforce all safety policies including but not limited to PPE, lifting technique, machine guarding · Understand the Kanban system in welding, press, and logistics to ensure correct production and training · Operate weld cells in the event of an employee’s absence · Fill-in as supplier in the event that parts are needed · Know and understand where press parts are placed · Management of Kanban cards for correct production · Ensure that enough parts are being produced and in the event that the cells are falling behind increasing the number of employees in certain cells. · Collect and stock empty part containers to the weld cells · Knowledge and comprehension of quality control checks and paperwork · Knowledge and comprehension of stop-call-wait · Knowledge and comprehension of standard work · Training of new hires as needed · Fill-in for team leader · Enforce company policies as directed Qualifications and Requirements · High School Diploma or GED · Excellent leadership and organizational skills · Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced team environment · Strong math skills · Strong comprehension skills · Excellent attendance · High level of professionalism · High level of confidentiality Physical Requirements · Ability to lift 50lbs · Moderate physical effort is required to move containers · Ability to walk, stand, and carry materials; stoop, kneel, bend at waist; push carts Environmental Conditions · Inside conditions-climate controlled · Some exposure to heat and cold · Exposure to some processing oils and welder sparks · Exposure to occupational noise · PPE and proper dress code must be worn at all times Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.50 - $23.50 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Ability to Commute: • Jackson, TN 38301 (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Jackson, TN, typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, providing the necessary skills for various welding techniques. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 402,333 welders employed throughout the United States, with a median annual salary of $45,190. In Jackson, TN, welders can earn an average of $1,500 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $60,000 annually. Vocational schools, community colleges, and welding unions offer training programs, leading to a rewarding career with significant earning potential and diverse industry opportunities.
