Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.
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Purpose of Job:
Fabricates metal components of manufactured products by performing the following duties.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Interprets fabrication plans and builds products according to plans.
Uses all company owned methods of operating machinery, i.e., forklifts/trucks, jib cranes, overhead cranes, etc., and must be willing to train and adapt to new systems.
Maintains time records and job records as described by supervisor.
Ensures work area is kept in a neat and orderly manner.
Uses fabrication machinery such as Presses, Rolls, Shears, and other moving machinery.
Uses hand tools such as grinders, sanders, etc.
Some duties may require installing insulation on manufactured products.
Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assists the Company in any necessary duties to achieve Company goals.
2. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Authority/Judgment/Disclosure/Financial Responsibility:
Limited supervision: Work is performed to a large extent on own responsibility after assignment, with some choice of method. Occasionally develops own method.
Mistakes and errors in judgment are moderate in nature and expense to correct, usually limited to one department or phase of work.
This position involves work with some information that should be safeguarded, but the full import is not apparent or the effect of any disclosure would be negligible.
This position involves the ability to act/react quickly to job activities.
Skills:
- Must be a team player
- Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.
- Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must be able to read blueprints.
Education:
- High School Diploma or related equivalent required.
- Combination of education and experience will be considered.
Visual Requirements of the Position:
Visual requirement equal to that for machine operators (without inspection), mechanics, and skilled trades people whose work deals with machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach.
Physical Demands of the Position:
Heavy work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.