Production Operator - Jackson Location

Wabtec; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec in Jackson, TN is looking for an Assembly Operator to perform various tasks such as loading and unloading materials, operating machinery, and maintaining a clean work environment. Candidates must have at least 1 year of assembly experience in a manufacturing setting and a high school diploma or GED.

The role pays between $22.00 and $24.00 per hour and offers opportunities to work in a team-oriented environment. Good communication skills are essential, and the ability to use tools effectively is required.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 1+ years of assembly experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Must possess the ability to use tools and equipment that are needed to perform the assembly operations in an industrial setting.
• Must have good listening and communication skills.
• Able to work well with others to be a good team player.

Responsibilities

• Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials to be moved.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Drives industrial lift trucks and other machinery.
• Cleans work area and equipment as required.

Skills

Assembly experience

Ability to use tools

Listening skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

Job Description

What will your typical day look like?

• Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved. Kanban movement. Opens and closes containers.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area.
• Secures materials from storage or work sites to designated area.
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moves or handled to stock requisition or Kanban record.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information containers.
• Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands together.
• Removes samples of materials, labels with identifying information, and takes samples to laboratory for analysis.
• Drives industrial lift trucks, electric carts, industrial sweeper, and company pick-up truck.
• Makes simple adjustments and performs routine preventive maintenance.
• Assembles crates or boxes to contain products such as machines or vehicles.
• Cleans work area, spillage, and equipment as required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 1+ years of assembly experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Must possess the ability to use tools and equipment that are needed to perform the assembly operations in an industrial setting.
• Must have good listening and communication skills.
• Able to work well with others to be a good team player.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally up to 30 pounds. Requires close vision.
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and loud noise.
• Frequently required to work at various heights from a step ladder, mobile or fixed ladder, or scaffold platforms.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this role is in the range of $22.00 - $24.00 per hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Wabtec is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening.

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