CNC Machine Operator - Jackson Location

Wabtec Careers; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,751; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Careers is hiring a CNC Machine Operator in Jackson, TN. In this role, you will read specifications to adjust machines, ensure quality by monitoring operations, and perform minor maintenance. Qualifications include a High School diploma and 1+ years of assembly experience in a manufacturing environment. The hourly pay ranges from $22.00 to $24.50, with additional benefits detailed at mywabtecbenefits.com. Join Wabtec to be part of a leading provider in the freight and transit rail sectors, committed to a culture where everyone belongs.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of assembly experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Must possess the ability to use tools and equipment needed to perform the job.
• Good listening and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions.
• Perform minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines.

Skills

Assembly experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tool usage

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

Job Description

As a CNC Machine operator, you will read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.

Set stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template.

Position the workpiece against stops or align layout marks with die or blade.

Push buttons or depress the pedal to activate the machine.

Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions.

Measure workpiece dimensions to determine the accuracy of machine operation.

Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from workpiece with a powered hand tool.

Perform minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or workpieces. Perform minor program changes, properly save and check them.

Set up the machine, stack, mark, pack, and transport finished workpieces.

Rivet and/or spot weld workpieces.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 1+ years of assembly experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Must possess the ability to use tools and equipment that are needed to perform the job.
• Must have good listening and communication skills.
• Able to work well with others to be a good team player.

Typical Day

• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area.
• Secures materials from storage or work sites to designated area.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information containers.
• Makes simple adjustments and performs routine preventive maintenance.
• Assembles crates or boxes to contain products such as machines or vehicles.
• Cleans work area, spillage, and equipment as required.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interests, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee frequently must walk. The employee occasionally sits, stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work 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.

Salary and Benefits

The hourly rate for this role is in the range of $22.00 - $24.50 an 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, are 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).

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.