Production Associate

Wabtec; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401k plan with 6% company contribution

Company provided life insurance

Job summary

Wabtec in Piedmont, SC is seeking a diligent individual for an entry-level production assembly role. Responsibilities include performing assembly tasks, material sorting, and ensuring consistent quality through inspection.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of manufacturing operations, demonstrate mechanical skills, and exhibit a commitment to safety and teamwork. The starting hourly rate is $20. Benefits like health insurance start on day 1.

Qualifications

• 1-year general technician or operator experience.
• Ability to utilize hand tools, handle/move materials, and adhere to manufacturing instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly tasks within a production line.
• Complete transactions, paperwork, and signoffs related to work performed.
• Adhere to manufacturing instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Perform inspection and test of individual components and final assemblies.
• Move material by forklift, hand, cart, and crane as required.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Knowledge of manufacturing and/or assembly operations

Experience with adherence to safe work practices

Quality mindset

Teamwork and promotion of positive culture

Demonstrated hands-on / mechanical skills

Ability to utilize hand tools

Job description

This position is located in our facility located in Piedmont, SC. We primarily manufacture components for the rail industry. Benefits include medical/dental/vision as well as many supplemental options at low rates. Company provided life insurance and short term disability are provided at no cost to employees and our 401k plan provides a 6% company contribution. Benefit coverage begins on day 1!

How will you make a difference?

As a member of Wabtec you will be responsible for performing general entry level production assembly work, material movement, sorting of components, and packaging for final shipment.

What do we want to know about you?

• Knowledge of manufacturing and/or assembly operations.
• Experience with adherence to safe work practices and ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Quality mindset ensuring customer expectations are achieved.
• Teamwork and promotion of positive culture
• 1-year general technician or operator
• Demonstrated hands‑on / mechanical skills
• Ability to utilize hand tools, handle/move material, and adhere to manufacturing instructions.

What will your typical day look like?

• Perform assembly tasks within a production line
• Complete transactions, paperwork and signoffs related to work performed
• Adhere to manufacturing instructions and standard operating procedures
• Perform inspection and test of individual components and final assemblies.
• Move material by forklift, hand, cart and crane as required
• Participate in continuous improvement activities
• Operate tools and equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Maintain clean work environment and perform end of shift housekeeping
• Use tools and equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Interpret work instructions, schematics, blueprints, and drawings
• Tag and/or serialize components
• Adherence to all housekeeping and safety rules
• Other duties as required

What about the physical demands of the job?

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk and talk or hear; and use hands and fingers to handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an indoor manufacturing environment. The employee will work in areas exposed to production activities to include but not limited to production machinery, assembly operations, overhead cranes usage, and forklift traffic. The employee will be required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to workplace hazards.

Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn, apply and teach new information or skills; and interact with other employees, customers and vendors.

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).

The starting hourly rate for this role is $20.00

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.

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $0-0. 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. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

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