Off-Shift Machine Operator

Overview

Who will you be working with? Wabtec employees at the Grove City location operate in a team environment in the heavy industrial field of diesel locomotive engine maintenance. Our Wabtec Grove City Engine New Manufacturing facility includes highly sophisticated and automated machine tools and production processes, enhanced by skilled and experienced Wabtec Grove City employees.

Who will you be working with? Wabtec employees at the Grove City location operate in a team environment in the heavy industrial field of diesel locomotive engine maintenance. Our Wabtec Grove City Engine New Manufacturing facility includes highly sophisticated and automated machine tools and production processes, enhanced by skilled and experienced Wabtec Grove City employees.

How will you make a difference? Machine 1 employees will operate in a team environment in the heavy industrial field of diesel locomotive engine maintenance. The Machine 1 role requires detail-oriented individuals with a focus on safety, who can perform high quality work in various machine operations. Our customers are reliant upon our engines to achieve a 20+ year lifespan.

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma, GED or GED equivalent, or a minimum of 8 years of experience
• Ability to work on 2nd or 3rd shift, scheduled overtime and occasional weekends as necessary

• Prior manufacturing experience
• 1 year of CNC machine or manual mill and lathe operating experience or specialized education
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Knowledge of basic hand tools
• Automotive or mechanical experience
• Experience in the operation of overhead cranes and safe lifting procedures
• Prior forklift operation experience

• Operate metal removal machines, both manual and NC controlled
• Use inspection gauges
• Perform machine set-ups, grind tools, and simple related assembly work
• Inspect piece parts
• Use all related hand tools
• Responsible for the quality of work performed, from prescribed methods, quality and planning instruction in oral and/or written form
• Move and distribute parts and materials using cranes, jitneys, and/or other company vehicles
• Execute various material handing tasks including component/part inspection, labeling, organizing and stocking
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs)
• Collect quality data and record the results of work performed
• Adhere to all safety and attendance rules, shop regulations, and equipment requirements
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks, housekeeping assignments and all other duties as assigned

• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (Example: safety glasses, gloves, earplugs and steel-toed boots)
• Walking, climbing, stooping, bending, lifting, and using hand tools
• Must be able to work in a tobacco free environment

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

The starting hourly rate of this position is $30.31 plus shift differential for off-shifts.

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

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).

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other. If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

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