Machinist / Engineering Technician

Wabtec; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Annual bonus

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking an Engineering Technician to support Nordco Engineering Team in fabricating, machining, and testing prototypes and fixtures. You will setup, program, and operate CNC equipment, perform welding and assembly, and document results to validate product performance.

The role requires hands-on expertise across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, plus test equipment experience and detailed record-keeping. Local travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as engineering technician, machinist, or fabricator.
• Hands-on CNC plasma cutting, milling, break press, fabrication, or validation tasks.
• Proficiency with CNC operations including setup and programming.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain CNC plasma cutting equipment.
• Use CNC brake press to form and bend parts to spec.
• Program/operate CNC 5-axis mill for complex components and fixtures.
• Weld, cut, grind, drill, and assemble prototypes and fixtures.
• Measure and inspect parts with precision tools to tolerance.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC plasma cutting

Mill/5-axis programming

Reading engineering drawings

Data collection & testing

Lean thinking

Welding (TIG/MIG/arc)

Documentation & records

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

You will be working as part of the Nordco Engineering Team helping bring new technologies to the Roadway Work Equipment industry.

How will you make a difference?

You will play a critical role in fabricating and machining components, preparing test setups, and conducting validation tests to ensure products meet design specifications. This hands‑on position requires expertise in machining and fabrication, to build prototype machines, test stands fixturing and tooling. This is coupled with the ability to execute tests, troubleshoot issues, and collaborating with engineers to validate product performance and reliability.

What do we want to know about you?

• 2+ year of experience as an engineering technician, machines, or fabricator.
• Hands on expertise in CNC plasma cutting, milling and break press, fabrication tasks, and/or test and validation
• Proficiency with CNC operations, including setup, operation and programming. This includes CAD/CAM software.
• Extensive hands‑on manufacturing experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems that include welding, and assembly
• Experience evaluating product designs and product performance requirements to determine test requirements
• Experience evaluating product failures and the ability to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems.
• Experience with test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, pressure gauges) and data collection tools.
• Ability to define or interpret assembly and manufacturing work instructions and test procedures
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings including electrical and hydraulic schematics
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations
• Strong documentation and organizational skills are required to maintain all records, provide data to project engineers and managers.
• Proficiency with MS-WORD, EXCEL and OUTLOOK is required
• Prior experience working on research & development or prototypes is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with design for railroad products and systems and their environments.
• Experience with electrical control and hydraulic systems.
• Advanced experience with CNC programming and CAD/CAM software.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and design principles is a plus

What will your typical day look like?

Your day will involve:

• Operate and maintain CNC plasma cutting equipment
• Utlize CNC brake press to forma dn bend parts to exact specifications
• Program and operate CNC 5-axis mill to create complex high precision components and test fixtures
• Perform tasks such as welding (TIG, MIG, arc), cutting, grinding, drilling and assembling of components to create prototypes, fixtures or final products.
• Measure and inspect parts and components using precision tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges) to ensure adherence to tolerances and specifications
• Maintain prototype equipment so that it is in good working order
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, electrical or mechanical issues with prototype machinery
• Conduct performance tests of new products or components, assemblies and systems in accordance with test plans and criteria; maintain accurate records and report results to engineering
• Install instrumentation and test equipment in accordance with engineering specifications
• Use data acquisition equipment to gather pressure, temperature, flow and other data types.
• Coordinate the on time completion of tasks, communicating directly with engineering and other technicians.
• Provide technical input to development engineers to support the design of new products, utlizting past experience, observations and test results
• Organize and manage the R&D lab space to insure a safe working environment

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Travel to customer sites to test products, train customers – up to 20% of time.
• Requires mechanical aptitude to physically work on machinery.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires the use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls.
• The employee is required to talk, hear and walk unassisted.
• Close vision ability is required.
• Requires the ability to travel to remote worksites.
• May include exposure to heat, wet, cold, dry working conditions for a period of time

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Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $55900-74100 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.

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.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

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.

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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