Production Tech

Wabtec • Duncan, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Tech performs general entry-level production assembly work, moves materials, sorts components, and packages products for final shipment at Wabtec’s manufacturing facility in Duncan, South Carolina. The facility primarily manufactures components for the rail industry.

The role includes completing production-line assembly tasks; processing transactions, paperwork, and signoffs; following manufacturing instructions and standard operating procedures; and inspecting and testing components and final assemblies. The Production Tech may move materials using a forklift, by hand, with a cart, or with a crane, and participates in continuous improvement activities. The position also involves safely operating tools and equipment, maintaining a clean work area, interpreting work instructions and technical drawings, and tagging or serializing components.

This is a first-shift position, scheduled from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Work takes place in an indoor manufacturing environment with production machinery, assembly operations, overhead cranes, and forklift traffic. Personal protective equipment is required to help prevent exposure to workplace hazards. The starting hourly rate is $19.00. Employment offers are conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen and fitness-for-duty test, as applicable. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• High school degree.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and/or assembly operations.
• Experience adhering to safe work practices and ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Quality mindset focused on meeting customer expectations.
• Teamwork skills and ability to promote a positive culture.
• One year of general technician or operator experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on and mechanical skills.
• Ability to use hand tools, handle and move materials, and follow manufacturing instructions.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing, walking, talking or hearing, handling or operating objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Ability to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information, and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn, apply, and teach new information or skills; and interact with employees, customers, and vendors.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly tasks within a production line.
• Complete transactions, paperwork, and signoffs related to work performed.
• Follow manufacturing instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Inspect and test individual components and final assemblies.
• Move materials by forklift, by hand, with a cart, or with a crane as required.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Operate tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean work environment and perform end-of-shift housekeeping.
• Interpret work instructions, schematics, blueprints, and drawings.
• Tag and/or serialize components.
• Follow housekeeping and safety rules.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with benefit coverage beginning on day one.
• Supplemental benefit options at low rates.
• Company-provided life insurance at no cost to employees.
• Company-provided short-term disability at no cost to employees.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% company contribution.
• Annual bonus, if eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED