Production Technician

Wabtec • Duncan, SC

6d • $19

About The Position

Wabtec Corporation is hiring a Production Technician for mechanical couplers production. The role involves assembling and disassembling parts and equipment in an industrial manufacturing setting, using the tools and equipment required for assembly operations. The technician assembles, tests, and inspects products according to engineering drawings and test codes, and troubleshoots, repairs, and reassembles equipment that fails testing. The role also supports daily 5S and cleaning procedures, helps resolve quality and production issues, maintains assembly and test equipment, and moves materials as needed. The position works with electrical and mechanical equipment and requires adherence to safety procedures and good housekeeping practices.

The role is performed on the first shift, 6:30 AM–3:00 PM, in an indoor manufacturing environment with production machinery, assembly operations, overhead crane use, and forklift traffic. Personal protective equipment is required to help prevent exposure to workplace hazards. The job includes frequent standing, walking, handling tools and objects, reaching, and lifting or moving up to 35 pounds; occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling may also be required.

Wabtec reports an hourly pay rate of $19.00, with the actual rate potentially influenced by factors including training, skills, experience, education, business needs, market demands, and work location. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on day one, supplemental benefit options, employer-provided life insurance and short-term disability, a 401(k) company contribution of 6%, paid vacation, and 12 paid holidays. An annual bonus may be available if eligible. Employment is conditioned on legal authorization to work in the United States and, where applicable, successful completion of a drug screen and fitness-for-duty test.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• At least 1 year of assembly experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to use tools and equipment needed to perform assembly operations in an industrial setting.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others as a team player.
• Ability to work first-shift hours, 6:30 AM–3:00 PM.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to meet the physical demands described, including frequently lifting or moving up to 35 pounds and using required vision abilities.
• Successful completion of a drug screen and fitness-for-duty test where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble parts and equipment in an industrial setting.
• Assemble, test, and inspect products according to engineering drawings and test codes.
• Disassemble, troubleshoot, repair, and reassemble equipment that does not pass testing.
• Work with electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Assist with daily 5S and cleaning procedures.
• Assist others in finding solutions to quality and production issues.
• Maintain assembly and test equipment as required.
• Move material to and from the workstation by hand, cart, or crane as required.
• Follow safety rules and procedures and maintain good housekeeping.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned, including duties outside the employee’s function or trade when trained.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on day one.
• Supplemental benefit options at low rates.
• Life insurance at no cost to employees.
• Short-term disability at no cost to employees.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% company contribution.
• Paid vacation.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Annual bonus, if eligible.

What This Job Offers

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