Production Operator - Wabtec : Job Details

It's not just about your career or job title It's about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it's for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you're in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

The Wabtec Rubber Products team manufacturers rubber products for Transportation and Industrial customers Globally. The team is dynamic, versatile, and motivated. The team is a combination of seasoned veterans, developing machinists, and young talent. All are eager to grow, support the customer, and help each other. You will work independently and have a strong support system around you.

As a member of the Wabtec Rubber Products team, you will be responsible for producing high quality components for a variety of industries including transportation, power generation, and industrial. Our end users rely on us to provide solutions to their challenges.

High School Diploma or GED is required.

Recent experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Experience with rubber or plastics desired.

Good verbal communication skills.

Must be able to accomplish tasks in a designated timely manner.

Ability to read and interpret safety rules and work orders.

Overtime may be required, and employees are expected to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate this need.

Given the nature of this position and the effects it has on production and manufacturing, individuals must be able to work any shift, overtime and weekends on short notice.

Most positions will be for an off shift.

Read, understand and follow process sheets and instructions.

Use and operate measuring devices such as weigh scale, pyrometer, etc.

Operates various material handling equipment such as overhead hoist, pallet jack, fork truck, hydraulic lift table, etc.

Required to work around extremely hot mold/press when loading and unloading prep/part.

Required to visually inspect parts for defects.

Trim and Package parts.

Use and operate pre-heating ovens.

Demonstrates safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.

Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.

Fosters continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

Operators may use various tools such as knives and shears to trim parts.

Employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time.

Employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Employee is regularly required to wear safety glasses.

The hourly rate for this role is in the range of $23.00-$25.00 per hour. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).