Production Operator

Wabtec•Greensburg, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wabtec Rubber Products team manufactures rubber products for Transportation and Industrial customers Globally. The team at Wabtec Rubber Products team is dynamic, versatile, and motivated. The team is a combination of seasoned veterans, developing machinists, and young talent. All are eager to grow, support the customer, and help each other. You will work independently and have a strong support system around you. As a member of the Wabtec Rubber Products team, you will be responsible for producing high quality components for a variety of industries including transportation, power generation, and industrial. Our end users rely on us to provide solutions to their challenges.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED is required.
Recent experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Good verbal communication skills.
Must be able to accomplish tasks in a designated timely manner.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules and work orders.
Overtime may be required, and employees are expected to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate this need.
Individuals must be able to work any shift, overtime and weekends on short notice.
Most positions will be for an off shift.

Nice To Haves

Experience with rubber or plastics desired.

Responsibilities

Read, understand and follow process sheets and instructions.
Use and operate measuring devices such as weigh scale, pyrometer, etc.
Operates various material handling equipment such as overhead hoist, pallet jack, fork truck, hydraulic lift table, etc.
Required to work around extremely hot mold/press when loading and unloading prep/part.
Required to visually inspect parts for defects.
Trim and Package parts.
Use and operate pre-heating ovens.
Demonstrates safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
Fosters continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Operators may use various tools such as knives and shears to trim parts.