Off-Shift Machine 1 Operator

Wabtec•Grove City, PA

46d•$30•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Operate metal removal machines, both manual and N.C. 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.