Machinist Trainee WMS 3W

Wabtec•Fort Worth, TX

5d•$29 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the CNC Machinist Trainee Group, you will be responsible for performing multiple tasks to support the fabrication of locomotive/mining components. In addition to machining, you will have responsibility for assembling components and other duties as assigned. Machinists are responsible for working together as a team to improve manufacturing processes and promote a climate of cooperation. This is an estimated 9-month training program aimed at developing you into a fully qualified machinist; completion of a hands-on assessment is a requirement. This is a 2nd shift or weekend shift position. Throughout the estimated 9-month training program, you will work on 1st shift and will be transitioned to your assigned shift following the successful completion of training and your hands-on assessment.

Requirements

A minimum of 6 months of CNC Machining experience, or successful completion of a 6-month CNC certificate program.
Basic knowledge of blueprints and manufacturing instructions to produce machined parts.
Must be able to lift material up to 40 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must have ability to properly use and care for assigned tools and equipment.
Must be able to adhere to standards, do a quality job in a safe manner, within allotted time.
Must have basic computer skills.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment technical assessment.
Every employee will be an in-process inspector.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must have high-school diploma or GED or equivalent.
Must be willing to wear personal protective equipment, for example safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs and safety shoes.
Must be willing to work in a tobacco-free environment.
Be willing to take a drug test & submit to a background check as part of the selection process.
Be willing to submit to random drug tests.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job.
Must be willing to work as necessary to meet requirements of the position, including the ability to work occasional weekends and scheduled overtime.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of G&M code
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and mathematical abilities required
Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and quality control techniques

Responsibilities

Perform all functions required to set up and operate a variety of CNC and /or manual machining equipment including but not limited to: 4 axis vertical lathes, horizontal boring machines, gear gasher, gear grinder, cylindrical grinder, mills and coordinate measuring machines.
Use standard machine tools including, but not limited to drill press, band saw, lathe, press breaks, welding equipment etc., and a variety of hand, electric, and pneumatic tools
Change and adjust tools as required to maintain quality
Set up both fixtures and parts for machining
De-burr parts
Use manual and electronic inspection devices to check multiple quality parameters
Promote climate of cooperation; leading by example mentoring others in safety, quality, environmental, lean and high performance work team philosophies
Work with all facility employees on improving manufacturing processes through prototyping, fabrication and experimental machining to develop and prove concepts and design and implement necessary fixtures and tooling for manufacturing improvements
Assembly of components and full assembly of finished parts
Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications
Material transport including the use of but not limited to, radio controlled cranes, forklifts and tuggers
Prying and setting heavy equipment may also be required
All machinists will perform multiple tasks in any combination and concentration of the above-mentioned areas and will rotate through all or most of the processes rather than being assigned to a specific task.
Machinists must be able to work as part of a team having responsibility for assembling numerous components and other duties as assigned.