Off-Shift Machine 1 Operator

About the role

Wabtec's Grove City Engine New Manufacturing facility operates in a team environment in the heavy industrial field of diesel locomotive engine maintenance, using sophisticated and automated machine tools. Machine 1 operators run metal removal machines, both manual and NC controlled, and are responsible for the quality of their work. The role is open to 2nd or 3rd shift workers, with scheduled overtime and occasional weekends.

Key responsibilities

• Operate metal removal machines, both manual and NC controlled
• Use inspection gauges, perform machine set-ups, grind tools and carry out simple assembly work
• Inspect parts and use hand tools, following SOPs and Job Safety Analyses
• Collect quality data and record results
• Move and distribute parts and materials with cranes, jitneys and other vehicles, and handle component inspection, labeling, organizing and stocking
• Perform preventative maintenance, housekeeping and other assigned duties

Required profile

• Age 18 or older
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or at least 8 years of experience
• Ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift, scheduled overtime and occasional weekends
• Able to wear PPE such as safety glasses, gloves, earplugs and steel-toed boots, and to lift, climb, bend and walk
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.; drug screen and fitness-for-duty test apply

Preferred qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience
• 1 year of CNC machine or manual mill and lathe experience, or specialized education
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge, basic hand tools, automotive or mechanical experience
• Overhead crane operation and safe lifting, and forklift operation

What we offer

• Starting hourly rate of $30.31 plus shift differential for off-shifts
• $1,000 sign-on bonus paid after completing the 6-month probationary period
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits