CNC Machine Operator - Lexington Location

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

Job summary

Wabtec in Lexington, Tennessee is looking for a CNC Machine operator to read job specifications, adjust machines and ensure accuracy in operations. Candidates need a High School diploma and at least 1 year of assembly experience in a manufacturing environment. Skills required include tool usage, communication, and teamwork. The role offers a competitive hourly rate between $22.00 - $24.50, with additional benefits like health, welfare, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of assembly experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Must possess the ability to use tools and equipment required to perform the job.
• Good listening and communication skills essential.
• Ability to work well with others as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Set stops or guides to specified lengths for the machine.
• Observe machine operation to detect any defects or malfunctions.
• Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from workpieces.

Skills

Assembly experience

Ability to use tools and equipment

Good listening and communication skills

Team player

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

• Full-time
• Job Family: Operations

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 workpiece against stops or aligns layout marks with die or blade.

Push buttons or depress pedal to activate machine.

Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction.

Measure workpiece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.

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

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

Machine operators are to set up machine, and stack, mark, pack, and transport finished workpieces.

Rivets and/or spot welds 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 required 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, interest, 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 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. 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 is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and frequently lift and move up to 30 pounds.

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.

Other duties may be assigned.

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

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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.

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