General Laborer

Wabtec; Kentucky; On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare plans

Retirement plans

Annual bonuses if eligible

Job summary

Wabtec is looking for a motivated team member to operate a variety of industrial machines in Kentucky. Successful candidates will ensure high-quality workpieces while reviewing and interpreting blueprints and specifications to meet quality standards.

The role requires a minimum of a high school diploma and relevant experience in a manufacturing environment. Competitive benefits and potential bonuses are included in this position.

Qualifications

• 3 months of related manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules.
• Must be able to follow quality process instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of machines like drills and grinders.
• Ensure workpieces meet required specifications.
• Participate in special projects as needed.

Skills

Ability to operate industrial machines

Blueprint analysis

Quality assurance

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Typical daily tasks include:

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

Physical Demands

• 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 (e.g., safety glasses, gloves, earplugs and steel‑toed boots).
• Walking, climbing, stooping, bending, lifting, and using hand tools.

Qualifications

• 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 protective equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with coworkers.

Benefits

The salary rate for this role is currently $20 per hour. Base pay may be influenced by training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands, and work location. Benefits include health, welfare, and retirement plans. Additional benefits may include annual bonuses if eligible. For more information, visit mywabtecbenefits.com.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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