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Wabtec Corporation

Production Associate

Wabtec Corporation, Greenville, South Carolina, us, 29610

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Job Description This position is located in our small, but growing, manufacturing and overhaul/repair facility located in Greenville. We have been in operation for over 50 years and offer fantastic benefits and stable work environment. Benefits include medical/dental/vision as well as many supplemental options at low rates. Company provided life insurance and short term disability are provided at no cost to employees and our 401k plan provides a 6% company contribution. Benefit coverage begins on day 1! We also provide paid time off after 6 months and 12 paid holidays per year.

1st shift position. Current 1st shift hours are 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday-Friday.

Salary Range $18.50 up to $21.00 depending on experience $1000 Sign on Bonus Summary Responsible for the fitting and assembling of basic to complex mechanical and electromechanical equipment and assemblies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assemble, test and inspect mechanical and electrical components according to engineering drawings and work instructions

Work with electrical and mechanical equipment

Maintain assembly and test equipment as required

Move material to and from workstation by hand, cart and crane as required

Use machinery safely and efficiently, hand tools, torque wrenches, grinders, etc…

Inspect and test completed units.

Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and drawings.

Interpret routing instructions.

Tag or mark identifying information on parts.

Grease or lubricate parts as required.

Adjust and grind down parts if necessary.

Inspect parts for flaws and imperfections.

Position and fasten units to assemblies and subassemblies.

Fasten cables and wiring.

Use calipers and micrometers to measure parts and determine tolerances.

Bond components using adhesives.

Measure dimensions/clearance of parts.

Perform basic mathematical calculations

Follow all housekeeping and safety rules

Other duties as required

Education/Work Experience Requirements

Minimum of 1 year mechanical assembly experience or equivalent training certification (i.e. mechatronics certification)

Strong mechanical aptitude

Mechanical component assembly experience

High level knowledge and experience with hand and power tools.

Basic math and measuring skills

Experience with calipers, micrometers and other measuring equipment

Must be able to read fabrication & assembly blueprints

Ability to read & interpret technical manuals & work procedures

Ability for critical thinking and problem solving skills

Ability to work with electrical systems a plus

Some repetitive lifting up to 50 pounds

Must be willing to work in team environment and take ownership of assembly operations

Must be flexible to work in final and sub-assemblies as required

Able to work with little supervision, is self-motivated and a self-starter.

Physical and Mental Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, for duration of work shift, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk and talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an indoor manufacturing environment. The employee will work in areas exposed to production activities to include but not limited to production machinery, assembly operations, overhead cranes usage, and forklift traffic. The employee will be required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to workplace hazards.

Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required 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 and apply new information or skills; and interact with other employees, customers and vendors.

Additional Information Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $18.00 - 21.00. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more. Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.

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