Rail Production Associate – Entry-Level Assembly

Wabtec Corporation; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with match

Benefits from day 1

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in Piedmont, SC is hiring for an entry-level production assembler. You will perform general assembly on production lines, move materials, use hand tools, and contribute to final packaging and shipment.

This role emphasizes safety, SOP adherence, teamwork, and a hands-on mechanical mindset. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short-term disability, a 6% company 401k contribution, and day-one coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with technical degree preferred.
• 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 experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on / mechanical skills.
• Ability to utilize hand tools, handle/move material, 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.
• 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.

Skills

Hand tools

Mechanical skills

Manufacturing knowledge

SOP adherence

Teamwork

Forklift operation

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree preferred

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Wabtec Corporation in Piedmont, SC is hiring for an entry-level production assembler. You will perform general assembly on production lines, move materials, use hand tools, and contribute to final packaging and shipment.

This role emphasizes safety, SOP adherence, teamwork, and a hands-on mechanical mindset. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short-term disability, a 6% company 401k contribution, and day-one coverage.