Machinist A

Job Description

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, 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.

Primary Purpose:

At our Cleveland Service Center site, located in Cleveland, Ohio, we re-manufacture alternators for EVO, HDL and FDL locomotives. The Cleveland Center supplies alternators to locomotive manufacturing sites and repairs points across the globe. The site focuses on safe, efficient processes, while continuously driving out costs. The Machinist A is responsible for performing operations that involve but not limited to machining, welding, dismantling, testing, inspecting and repairing of components across multiple product lines in an effective and efficient manner for the organization. Employees are involved in 5S and lean projects. This role will report directly to the Supervisor.

This is a 2nd shift position with standard hours Monday-Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm

Duties and Responsibilities:

• This position will perform the function of leading the Machining/ Buff & Tap/ Frame Head Cable Aux department.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate, direct, instruct, schedule, and assist.

• Perform complicated operations involving machining, welding, dismantling, cleaning, testing, inspecting and repairing of components across multiple product lines.

• Support various departments as required, as well as communicate to the lead technical advisor the repair/ build status and completion dates.

• Assists other work leaders in the development of work scope, material, and tooling requirements.

• Drive 5S Activities and visualization implementation in work area.

• Lead Gemba discussions for the department.

• Demonstrated work ethic with a focus on safety awareness and accident prevention.

• Ability to meet schedules and make recommendations that will help improve build/repair processes, quality and product reliability.

• Successfully pass the vision acuity test.

• All other duties assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications :

• At least 1 year in manufacturing environment or equivalent experience.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Tow Motor experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work unsupervised.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to clearly communicate ideas and concepts.

• Knowledge and experience in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and the ability to identify and correct problems.

• Ability to troubleshoot and/or re-qualify equipment in the areas of responsibility.

• A welding & brazing certification is not required to apply for the position, but certification must be obtained in the first six months after being placed in the role.

Physical Demands:

• Employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

• Employee is regularly required to see and observe small handwriting, labels, and components.

• Employee is regularly required to wear steel toe shoes, safety glasses.

• Position requires the employee to be on-site during scheduled shift to perform daily duties and responsibilities.

Work Environment:

• The employee will normally work in a non-temperature-controlled environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment. During visits to areas of operations, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The hourly rate for this role is $28.13 plus a $1.25 shift differential.

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.

Highlights:

• Medical, dental, vision benefits available day 1.

• $500 referral bonus paid out once candidate is hired and worked for Wabtec 60 days.

• $10,000 annual tuition reimbursement.

• Mental Health assistance (Spring Health, Teladoc, Headspace)

• Auto/Home/Renter’s Insurance Discounts (Farmers, Travelers, Liberty Mutual).

• Medications discounts through CVS Caremark.

• Pet Discounts

• Employer paid life insurance.

• Progyny Fertility and Family building.

• 401k 3% match with additional 3% of earnings from prior year added to the following year, vested after 3 years.

• Free Pair of Steel Toe Boots and Prescription Safety Glasses Annually.

• Short Term Disability Benefits after 90 days (employee receives 60% of their salary while on STD.

Who are we?

Wabtec 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! 

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 relationship 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 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

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $0-0 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.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

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.

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