CNC Programmer

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.

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.

Who will you be working with?

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!

How will you make a difference?

This highly skilled CNC programming role will lead creative and innovative solutions to help with process and programming improvements. In this role, you will have the opportunity to create programs and processes while integrating industrial manufacturing methods in our Grove City Diesel Engine plant.

What do we want to know about you?

• High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of Technical Experience
• Minimum of 4 years of experience with Programming and Machine control systems
• Strong understanding of 3, 4 axis machining center - 5 axis knowledge a plus
• Experience with Fanuc, Siemens, and/or Mazatrol controls
• Ability to train/mentor other team members through technical communications and / or classroom presentations
• Independently able to complete machine, fixturing and tooling setups
• CMM programming experience in PCDMIS and Camio languages, preferred but not required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
• Experience with CAM programming – Mastercam preferred

What will your typical day look like?

• Utilize a strong understanding of G/M Code, Mastercam, 3D design, and inspection software to program and optimize machining centers in the plant
• Provide guidance and participate in the selection of manufacturing methods for existing and new machining processes
• Create and improve programming standard methods
• Act as a trainer for machine operators as well as other programmers
• Evaluate, analyze and/or troubleshoot common machining or process defects, interfacing with machine/tooling vendors as needed.
• Serve as lead in developing and implementing strategies for targeted equipment improvements, utilizing new and existing tooling and program technologies for both short and long-term solutions
• Assist the maintenance and management team in process improvements while demonstrating and driving a culture of continuous improvement

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Exposure to shop floor requires wearing PPE.
• Walking, climbing, stooping, stooping, bending, lifting is all part of the hands-on learning process.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

The salary range for this role is between $60,000 - $90,000. 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, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

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