Operator I

Wabtec•Wytheville, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for operating compression presses in compliance with established safety requirements, Standard Operating Instructions (SOIs), and housekeeping requirements. The position involves the operation of packing cup cells, including performing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) tasks such as oiling, greasing, entering, scraping, and cleaning of the spray booth. The operator will mix urethane spray according to SOIs, operate a tow motor to retrieve and install molds, and cure, buff, paint, post-cure, inspect, and package parts according to SOIs. Additionally, the role requires troubleshooting processes on the curing and spraying stages, performing first and last piece inspections, and maintaining all necessary documentation for the cell, including TPM checklists, inspection documents, and daily chemical usage logs. The operator will also be responsible for bleeding lines, flushing with toluene, and performing preventive maintenance on spraying equipment, as well as monitoring inventory levels and completing requisitions for replenishment.

Requirements

Mechanical ability sufficient to troubleshoot equipment and processing problems
High School Diploma/GED preferred
None (Experience)

Responsibilities

Operation of compression presses
Performs TPM of packing cup cell to include oiling; greasing; entering, scraping and cleaning of booth.
Mixes urethane spray according to SOI
Operates tow motor, retrieves appropriate mold from racks and installs in press according to SOI
Cures, buffs, paints, post cures and inspects and packages parts according to SOI
Trouble shoots processes on the curing and spraying stages of job
Performs first and last piece inspections
Maintains all documentation needed for cell (TPM checklist, inspection documents, and daily chemical usage)
Bleeds lines, flushes with toluene, and performs preventive maintenance on spraying equipment
Monitors inventory levels of materials, completes requisitions to replenish inventory levels as necessary