Brake Shoe Molder: Hands-On Production & Quality

Wabtec Corporation; North Carolina, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Shift differential

Job summary

Wabtec’s Railroad Friction Products division seeks a hands-on team member to weigh out, assemble, and move materials for each molding cycle. This role supports a safe, efficient production line in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be able to read, write simple notes, and present information clearly. Reliability, punctuality, and adherence to safety rules are essential on-site requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions with a few concrete variables.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company established safety and employment rules.
• Identify and use correct materials per the mold charge sheet.
• Clean and “soap” molds after each cycle (heat).
• Visually check mold pressures and temperatures for maintenance malfunctions.
• Move molded shoes from the press to the cleaning table or conveyor.
• De-flash excess material from molded slabs and shoes and perform required thickness checks.
• Remove bars from slabs and place slabs into saw.
• Visually inspect shoes for defects and notify QA of defects.
• Place finished shoes in correct storage boxes.
• Report all machine and maintenance problems immediately.
• Follow all 5S procedures including standard work.
• Record production and quality information.
• Regular on-site attendance is required.
• Other Duties may be assigned

Skills

GED/HS diploma

Reading comprehension

Writing simple correspondence

Present information

Basic problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Wabtec’s Railroad Friction Products division seeks a hands-on team member to weigh out, assemble, and move materials for each molding cycle. This role supports a safe, efficient production line in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be able to read, write simple notes, and present information clearly. Reliability, punctuality, and adherence to safety rules are essential on-site requirements.