Prototype Machinist & Test Technician

Wabtec Corporation; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation seeks an Engineering Technician to join the Nordco Engineering Team in Oak Creek, WI. The role focuses on fabricating, machining, testing prototypes, and validating designs to meet specifications.

You will set up CNC plasma and 5-axis milling, weld components, assemble fixtures, and collect data for analysis. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, interpreting drawings, and coordinating with engineers.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as engineering technician, machinist or fabricator.
• Hands-on CNC plasma cutting, milling, break press fabrication and test/validation.
• Proficiency with CNC setup, operation and programming including CAD/CAM.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems including welding.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills; proficient in MS-Office.
• Experience with research & development or prototypes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain CNC plasma cutting equipment.
• Utilize CNC brake press to form and bend parts to exact specifications.
• Program and operate CNC 5-axis mill for complex components and test fixtures.
• Welding, cutting, grinding, drilling and assembling to create prototypes or fixtures.
• Measure and inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges to ensure tolerances.
• Maintain prototype equipment in good working order and troubleshoot issues.
• Conduct performance tests per test plans and report results to engineering.
• Install instrumentation and data acquisition equipment per specifications.
• Coordinate tasks with engineering and other technicians to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

CNC plasma cutting

CNC milling

CNC programming

CAD/CAM software

Welding (TIG/MIG/arc)

Test & validation

Reading engineering drawings

Measuring with precision tools

Data acquisition & instrumentation

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Wabtec Corporation seeks an Engineering Technician to join the Nordco Engineering Team in Oak Creek, WI. The role focuses on fabricating, machining, testing prototypes, and validating designs to meet specifications.

You will set up CNC plasma and 5-axis milling, weld components, assemble fixtures, and collect data for analysis. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, interpreting drawings, and coordinating with engineers.