Production Operator - 1st Shift

Wabtec; Emporium (Cameron County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to revolutionizing transportation solutions. In this role, you will perform critical surface finish operations and inspections, ensuring high-quality standards are met. With a focus on innovation and progress, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of manufacturing processes. If you have a passion for detail and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Welfare Options

Retirement Options

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in manufacturing required.
• Ability to read and use gauges and measuring instruments.
• High attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform surface finish operations and gaging.
• Inspect work for compliance with quality requirements.
• Utilize manual and automated equipment per procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Basic Shop Math Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Independently

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Gauges and Measuring Instruments

Manual Equipment

Automated Equipment

Industrial Truck

Job description

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for performing surface finish operations, gaging, and utilizing manual equipment and automated equipment in accordance with manufacturing and quality procedures. Inspect work completed on components to internal inspection criteria for compliance with quality or engineering requirements.

What do we want to know about you?

• High school diploma/GED
• 3 years of experience in Manufacturing
• Ability to work independently
• Basic shop math skills in all units of measure, along with ability to read and use gauges and measuring instruments
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while having a high degree of attention to details

What will your typical day look like?

• Perform gaging
• Utilize manual equipment and automated equipment in accordance with manufacturing and quality procedures
• Inspect work completed on components for compliance with quality or engineering requirements
• Operate an industrial truck

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Exposure to shop floor requires wearing PPE
• Walking, climbing, stooping, bending, lifting are part of the hands-on learning process
• Frequent and prolonged standing/walking
• Repeat bending, straight pulling, and pushing
• Exposure to intermittent noise (90DB)
• Ability to distinguish basic colors
• Exposure to epoxy, solvent, degreasers, paint, vapors, heat, dust, and smoke from burning

Additional duties outside of your function may be assigned, with training provided as needed.

The salary for this role is $22.38 per hour. The base pay range is subject to change. Benefits include health, welfare, and retirement options, more info at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Wabtec will only employ those legally authorized to work in the U.S. and requires a drug screen and fitness for duty test where applicable.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail, as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. With nearly four centuries of collective experience, we have grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise and innovation, supporting the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Our focus is on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential through innovative transportation solutions. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, striving to create a welcoming environment for all employees.