Off-Shift Assembly 1

Wabtec • Grove City, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assembly 1 employees work in a team environment at Wabtec’s Grove City Engine New Manufacturing facility, in the heavy industrial field of diesel locomotive engine maintenance. The facility uses sophisticated, automated machine tools and production processes. The role calls for detail-oriented people who prioritize safety and perform high-quality work across various assembly operations. Customers rely on these engines to achieve a lifespan of more than 20 years.

The position involves assembling and disassembling diesel engines, components, and accessories; painting assemblies and parts; operating tools and equipment; and handling and inspecting materials. Employees follow standard operating procedures and job safety analyses, collect and record quality data, follow safety and attendance rules, and perform preventative maintenance and housekeeping. Other duties outside the employee’s function or trade may be assigned, with adequate training provided if necessary.

The role requires work on second or third shift, scheduled overtime, and occasional weekends as necessary. The starting hourly rate is $28.25, plus an off-shift differential. Employees are eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus after successfully completing six months of active employment. Health, welfare, and retirement benefits are available; further information is provided at mywabtecbenefits.com. Employment offers are conditioned on successful completion of applicable drug screening and fitness-for-duty testing.

Requirements

• Must be at least 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 second or third shift, scheduled overtime, and occasional weekends as necessary.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, earplugs, and steel-toed boots.
• Must be able to walk, climb, stoop, bend, lift, and use hand tools.
• Must be able to work in a tobacco-free environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Any employment offer is conditioned on successful completion of applicable drug screening and fitness-for-duty testing.

Nice To Haves

• Prior manufacturing experience.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Knowledge of basic hand tools.
• Automotive or mechanical experience.
• Experience operating overhead cranes and knowledge of safe lifting procedures.
• Prior forklift operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and assemble diesel engines, components, and accessories.
• Paint assemblies, sub-assemblies, and piece parts.
• Operate high-pressure hydraulic tooling systems, hand tools, air tools, cutting tools, and blasting and washing equipment.
• Move and distribute parts and materials using cranes, jitneys, and/or other company vehicles.
• Perform material-handling tasks, including inspecting, labeling, organizing, and stocking components and parts.
• Work according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Collect quality data and record the results of work performed.
• Follow safety and attendance rules, shop regulations, and equipment requirements.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks and housekeeping assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including duties outside the employee’s function or trade when adequate training is provided.

Benefits

• $500 sign-on bonus after successful completion of six months of active employment.
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits are available.
• Off-shift differential in addition to the starting hourly rate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED