Operator I

Wabtec; Wytheville (VA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Annual bonus

Job summary

Wabtec in Wytheville, VA is seeking a manufacturing operator to operate compression presses, perform TPM on packing cup components, and mix urethane spray per SOP. The role involves mold handling with tow motor, curing and inspecting parts, and maintaining documentation for the cell.

Physical work and adherence to safety standards are required. The position offers the chance to work with scale, molds, spray booths, and related equipment in a high-temperature environment, with benefits including

Qualifications

• Mechanical ability sufficient to troubleshoot equipment and processing problems.
• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Willingness to perform manual tasks and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate compression presses and perform TPM on packing cup cell including oiling and greasing.
• Mix urethane spray according to SOPs.
• Operate tow motor to retrieve molds and install in press as required.
• Cure, inspect, and package parts per SOP.
• Troubleshoot curing and spraying processes and perform first/last piece inspections.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Press

Tow Motor

Gauges

Molds

Spray booth

Durometer

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of the job follow. Management may assign other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

• Operation of compression presses
• Performs TPM of packing cup cell to include oiling; greasing; entering, scraping and cleaning of booth.
• Mixes urethane spray according to SOI
• Operates tow motor, retrieves appropriate mold from racks and installs in press according to SOI
• Cures, buffs, paints, post cures and inspects and packages parts according to SOI
• Troubleshoots processes on the curing and spraying stages of job
• Performs first and last piece inspections
• Maintains all documentation needed for cell (TPM checklist, inspection documents, and daily chemical usage)
• Bleeds lines, flushes with toluene, and performs preventive maintenance on spraying equipment
• Monitors inventory levels of materials, completes requisitions to replenish inventory levels as necessary

MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT & TOOLS USED

• Scales
• Molds
• Tow Motor
• Stacker
• Cutter
• Spray booth
• Pre-heater
• Buffer
• Press
• Air hose
• Gauges
• Durometer
• Hand tools

MATERIALS, PROCESS PARTS & FINISHED PRODUCTS USED

• Compounds
• Paint
• Packing cups
• Catalyst
• Sand paper
• Primer

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma/GED preferred

EXPERIENCE

None

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Mechanical ability sufficient to troubleshoot equipment and processing problems

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasionally bend; stoop; and lift up to 50 lbs. (less than 2 hours/8 hour work day)
• Frequently stand; walk; talk; hear; use hands and fingers to handle; reach with hands and arms (up to 6-hours/8 hours day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Safety shoes, safety glasses and hearing protection are required
• Exposed to extreme surface temperatures of molds
• The ambient temperature level can exceed 100 degrees in summer months
• Exposed to chemicals, not to exceed PELs
• Astute attention to quality of air in work environment

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The hourly rate for this role is currently $20.26 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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