Off-Shift Assembly 1

Wabtec Careers; Grove City (Mercer County); On-site; USD 32,106 - 45,727; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Wabtec Careers is seeking an Assembly 1 employee at their Grove City location. In this role, you will operate within a team environment focused on heavy industrial diesel locomotive engine maintenance. The position offers a starting hourly rate of $28.25, plus shift differentials for off-shifts.

Ideal candidates must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on safety, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and have the ability to work various shifts and overtime as needed.

Applicants should be aware of physical demands, including wearing personal protective equipment and performing manual tasks.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma, GED or GED equivalent, or a minimum of 8 years of experience.
• Ability to work on 2nd or 3rd shift, scheduled overtime and occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and assemble diesel engines and components.
• Operate high-pressure hydraulic tooling systems and hand tools.
• Collect quality data and record results.
• Adhere to all safety rules and shop regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety focus

Ability to work various shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED or 8 years of experience

Tools

Basic hand tools

Hydraulic tooling systems

Air tools

Cutting tools

Overhead cranes

Forklift

Job description

Job Description

Assembly 1

Who will you be working with?

Wabtec employees at the Grove City location operate in a team environment in the heavy industrial field of diesel locomotive engine maintenance. Our Wabtec Grove City Engine New Manufacturing facility includes highly sophisticated and automated machine tools and production processes, enhanced by skilled and experienced Wabtec Grove City employees.

How will you make a difference?

Assembly 1 employees will operate in a team environment in the heavy industrial field of diesel locomotive engine maintenance. The Assembly 1 role requires detail‑oriented individuals with a focus on safety, who can perform high quality work in various assembly operations. Our customers are reliant upon our engines to achieve a 20+ year lifespan.

What do we want to know about you?

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma, GED or GED equivalent, or a minimum of 8 years of experience
• Ability to work on 2nd or 3rd shift, scheduled overtime and occasional weekends as necessary

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior manufacturing experience
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Knowledge of basic hand tools
• Automotive or mechanical experience
• Experience in the operation of overhead cranes and safe lifting procedures
• Prior forklift operation experience

What will your typical day look like?

• Disassembly and assembly of diesel engines, components, and accessories.
• Paint assemblies, sub‑assemblies, and piece parts.
• Operate high‑pressure hydraulic tooling systems, hand tools, air tools, and cutting tools; along with various blasting and washing equipment.
• Move and distribute parts and materials using cranes, jitneys, and/or other company vehicles.
• Execute various material handling tasks including component/part inspection, labeling, organizing and stocking.
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).
• Collect quality data and record the results of work performed.
• Adhere to all safety and attendance rules, shop regulations, and equipment requirements.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks, housekeeping assignments and all other duties as assigned.

What about the physical demands of the job?

• 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
• Must be able to work in a tobacco free environment

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

The starting hourly rate of this position is $28.25 plus shift differential for off‑shifts.

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).