Production Associate - Military Veterans

It's not just about your career or job title... It's about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it's for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you're in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

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.

$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.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with 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 and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

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.