Molder & Material Handler – Rail Brake Shoes

Wabtec Corporation; North Carolina, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Shift differential

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in Kentucky is hiring for an on-site manufacturing role in which you will weigh out, assemble, and transport materials across molding cycles. The job emphasizes safety, accuracy, and daily quality checks, with on-site attendance required and clear material-handling steps described.

The position offers an hourly wage in the mid-to-high $19 range, a $2 shift differential, and a sign-on bonus depending on location and experience, with potential benefits information available

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or related experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to present information to customers and colleagues.
• Ability to follow instructions and solve problems with a few variables.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety and employment rules.
• Identify and use correct materials per the mold charge sheet.
• Clean and soap molds after each cycle (heat).
• Visually check mold pressures and temperatures for maintenance issues.
• Move molded shoes from press to cleaning area or conveyor.
• Remove excess material and perform thickness checks.
• Inspect shoes for defects and notify QA.
• Store finished shoes properly and report equipment problems.
• Follow 5S procedures and record production data.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Oral communication

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Wabtec Corporation in Kentucky is hiring for an on-site manufacturing role in which you will weigh out, assemble, and transport materials across molding cycles. The job emphasizes safety, accuracy, and daily quality checks, with on-site attendance required and clear material-handling steps described.

The position offers an hourly wage in the mid-to-high $19 range, a $2 shift differential, and a sign-on bonus depending on location and experience, with potential benefits information available