CNC Machine Operator

Wabtec; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated CNC Machine Operator to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will operate CNC lathes and mills, ensuring high-quality production according to detailed specifications. You will be responsible for inspecting your output, maintaining safety standards, and contributing to a collaborative work environment. This opportunity is ideal for those who thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to make an impact on the manufacturing process. Join a company committed to innovation and excellence, where your skills will be valued and your growth supported.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings.
• Must maintain minimum production standards and quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC lathes and mills according to specifications.
• Inspect output for quality and document defects.
• Maintain a safe and clean workstation.

Skills

CNC Machining

Basic Math Skills

Communication Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Quality Inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC Lathes

CNC Mills

Machinist Measuring Tools

Job description

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.

Company Job Title: CNC Machine Operator

Location: Berwick, PA

Department: Machine Shop

Reports To: Machine Shop Supervisor

FLSA Status: Full time Non-Exempt

Summary:

• Candidate must machine products utilizing CNC lathes and mills according to company or customer drawings and specifications.

Starting hourly rate for this position is $20 per hour. Work hours for this role are 7AM to 3 PM, 30-minute paid lunch.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operation of CNC Lathes and Mills.
• Inspects output for quality and documents or discards defects.
• Exhibit safe work habits adhering to all PPE and OSHA requirements for assigned area.
• Must report to work at scheduled time every day.
• Be in your work area and prepared to begin work at the start of your shift.
• Maintains a safe and clean workstation and maintains housekeeping throughout the building.
• Monitors production, adjusting feed and other settings as necessary.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks & other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.)

• High School graduate, or general education degree preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings, and instructions to ensure accurate production.
• Ability to machine products in accordance with customer or company drawings and specifications and maintain minimum production standards.
• Communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to perform basic math to calculate speeds and feeds.
• Must have ability to utilize Manufacturing System to scan timecard and labor tickets.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Mechanically inclined and have the ability to work with your hands.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Must have knowledge of machinist measuring tools and ability to perform quality checks.

Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• Employee is regularly required to stand, lift, stoop, and walk for 5 hours at a time, without breaks.
• Employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds.
• Employee must have the ability to work with their hands to load parts and set-up machine.
• Employee is regularly required to stand for up to 8 hours a day.
• Employee is required to wear PPE for designated work area.
• Employee is required to be on site during scheduled shift to perform daily duties and for face-to-face interactions with co-workers on production floor.

Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.)

• The employee will normally work on the production floor and may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. May occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and loud noise.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.