Off-Shift Machine 1 Operator

Wabtec•Grove City, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Off-Shift Machine 1 Operator works in a team environment at Wabtec’s Grove City Engine New Manufacturing facility, performing machine operations in the heavy industrial field of diesel locomotive engine manufacturing and maintenance. The facility uses sophisticated, automated machine tools and production processes. The role calls for detail-oriented, safety-focused employees who can deliver high-quality work that helps ensure engines meet customers’ long service-life expectations. Operators perform metal-removal operations using manual and numerically controlled machines, inspect parts, collect and record quality data, handle materials, and follow standard operating procedures and job safety analyses. The job may also include preventative maintenance, housekeeping, and other assigned duties. Employees may be asked to perform duties outside their usual function or trade, with training provided as needed. The position is for second or third shift and may involve scheduled overtime and occasional weekends. The starting hourly rate is $30.31, plus shift differential for off-shifts. Employees are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus, paid 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 applicable drug screening and fitness-for-duty testing. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent, or at least 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.

Nice To Haves

Prior manufacturing experience.
One 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 operating overhead cranes and knowledge of safe lifting procedures.
Prior forklift operation experience.

Responsibilities

Operate manual and numerically controlled metal-removal machines.
Use inspection gauges and inspect piece parts and components.
Perform machine setups, grind tools, and complete simple related assembly work.
Use related hand tools and take responsibility for the quality of work performed in accordance with prescribed methods and oral or written quality and planning instructions.
Move and distribute parts and materials using cranes, jitneys, and/or other company vehicles.
Perform material-handling tasks, including component and part inspection, labeling, organizing, and stocking.
Work in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
Collect quality data and record work results.
Follow safety and attendance rules, shop regulations, and equipment requirements.
Perform preventative maintenance, housekeeping assignments, and other duties as assigned.