General Labor

Wabtec Careers; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

Wabtec Careers is hiring for a manufacturing role in Warren, Ohio. The position involves operating a variety of industrial machines such as hammers, presses, drills, and grinders to produce parts that meet stringent quality standards. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and some manufacturing experience. The role requires effective communication, adherence to safety rules, and the ability to read blueprints. The hourly pay is $20, with benefits provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 3 months of related experience/training or a combination of education and experience in manufacturing.
• Must be able to read and follow quality process/work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of machines including hammers, presses, and grinders.
• Ensure the quality of workpieces meets required specifications.
• Analyze blueprints to verify parts and dies.

Skills

Reading and interpreting blueprints

Effective communication

Following safety rules

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial machines (hammers, presses, drills, grinders)

Job description

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

At Schaefer Equipment, you will work independently or as part of a team to produce high‑quality workpieces. This role involves operating a variety of industrial machines—including hammers, presses, upsetters, bulldozers, shears, drills, and grinders—to complete assigned tasks. You will perform multiple duties throughout the manufacturing process to ensure parts are produced safely, accurately, and efficiently.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of Schaefer Equipment, you will be responsible for operating a variety of assigned machines to produce parts according to established specifications and engineering drawings. This role requires reviewing and interpreting blueprints for parts and/or dies to ensure all components are manufactured within quality standards. You will verify that machined workpieces meet required specifications and may be asked to support special projects.

What do we want to know about you?

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• 3 months of related experience/training or equivalent combination of education and experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to read and follow all quality process/work instructions.
• Must obey all safety rules and wear all proper Personal Protection Equipment
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with coworkers.

What will your typical day look like?

• Operate a variety of machines, hammers, presses, drills, and/or grinders.
• Ensure workpiece quality is at the required specifications
• Analyze blueprints of parts and/or dies
• Verify conformance of machines' workpieces to specifications
• Participate in special projects
• Follow instructions of group/crew leader
• Other duties as assigned

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 65 pounds.
• Must be able to work safely in a heavy manufacturing work environment.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (Example: safety glasses, gloves, earplugs and steel‑toed boots)
• Walking, climbing, stooping, bending, lifting, and using hand tools

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

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 and fitness for duty test.

Additional Information

The salary rate for this role is currently $20 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, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

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

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.