Production Operator

Company Description

Who will you be working with?

The Wabtec Rubber Products team manufacturers rubber products for Transportation and Industrial customers Globally. The team at Wabtec Rubber Products team is dynamic, versatile, and motivated. The team is a combination of seasoned veterans, developing machinists, and young talent. All are eager to grow, support the customer, and help each other. You will work independently and have a strong support system around you.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Wabtec Rubber Products team, you will be responsible for producing high quality components for a variety of industries including transportation, power generation, and industrial. Our end users rely on us to provide solutions to their challenges.

Job Description

Production Operator

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

The Wabtec Rubber Products team manufacturers rubber products for Transportation and Industrial customers Globally. The team at Wabtec Rubber Products team is dynamic, versatile, and motivated. The team is a combination of seasoned veterans, developing machinists, and young talent. All are eager to grow, support the customer, and help each other. You will work independently and have a strong support system around you.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Wabtec Rubber Products team, you will be responsible for producing high quality components for a variety of industries including transportation, power generation, and industrial. Our end users rely on us to provide solutions to their challenges.

What do we want to know about you?

High School Diploma or GED is required. Recent experience working in a manufacturing environment. Experience with rubber or plastics desired. Good verbal communication skills. Must be able to accomplish tasks in a designated timely manner. Ability to read and interpret safety rules and work orders. Overtime may be required, and employees are expected to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate this need. Given the nature of this position and the effects it has on production and manufacturing, individuals, must be able to work any shift, overtime and weekends on short notice. Most positions will be for an off shift.

What will your typical day look like?

Read, understand and follow process sheets and instructions.Use and operate measuring devices such as weigh scale, pyrometer, etc.Operates various material handling equipment such as overhead hoist, pallet jack, fork truck, hydraulic lift table, etc.Required to work around extremely hot mold/press when loading and unloading prep/part. Required to visually inspect parts for defects. Trim and Package parts. Use and operate pre-heating ovens. Demonstrates safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations. Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs. Fosters continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Operators may use various tools such as knives and shears to trim parts.

What about the physical demands of the job?

Employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time. Employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employee is regularly required to wear safety glasses

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.

More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com ( .

Qualifications

What do we want to know about you?

High School Diploma or GED is required. Recent experience working in a manufacturing environment. Experience with rubber or plastics desired. Good verbal communication skills. Must be able to accomplish tasks in a designated timely manner. Ability to read and interpret safety rules and work orders. Overtime may be required, and employees are expected to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate this need. Given the nature of this position and the effects it has on production and manufacturing, individuals, must be able to work any shift, overtime and weekends on short notice. Most positions will be for an off shift.

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $23-25. 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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