Operator - Manufacturing

About the role

Wabtec's Thermal Transfer Group, part of its Heat Transfer & Energy Solutions team, is hiring an Operator in Duquesne, PA. You will work with Assemblers, Operators and Welders, supporting internal and external customers and suppliers so that materials, processes and products meet or exceed specifications. The position reports directly to the Shop Supervisor.

Key responsibilities

• Follow work instructions and engineering parts drawings to fabricate and assemble a wide variety of products, keeping quality and production standards in mind.
• Interpret fabrication plans and build products according to them.
• Use company-owned machinery such as forklifts, trucks, jib cranes and overhead cranes, and be willing to learn new systems.
• Use fabrication machinery such as presses, rolls and shears, and hand tools such as grinders and sanders.
• Maintain time records and job records as described by the supervisor, and keep the work area neat and orderly.
• May install insulation on manufactured products and perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow all safety rules and wear required PPE, including steel-toed shoes, safety glasses and ear plugs.

Required profile

• High School Diploma or related equivalent; trade school certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to comprehend, speak and write English.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Good attendance as defined by company policy.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and work in a manufacturing environment with seasonal temperature changes.
• Must be able to work multiple shifts; day shift 5:00 am to 3:30 pm Mon–Thu, second shift 3:30 pm to 2:00 am Mon afternoon to Fri morning.

What we offer

• Pay of $20.00 per hour, with base pay subject to change.
• Benefits including health, welfare and retirement, available through the company benefits site.