Machine Operator

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 are we?

We are Aero Transportation Products (ATP), a business organization part of the great Wabtec Corporation. Established in 1979 and purchased by Wabtec in 2017, our organization has supported the Agriculture and Industrial arena as an innovator in the rail industry for 45 years. We have designed and built products that both feed and house everyone throughout North America and are working on new products for applications in Europe and beyond.

Who will you be working with?

This position is part of ATP, which includes sites located in Independence, MO and in McPherson, KS. Our Independence site is based in an underground industrial complex customized for Fiberglass production. The McPherson site is a metal fabrication and weld shop, in the picturesque setting of America's Heartland. The ATP team is comprised of a diverse group from varying backgrounds, all motivated by an enjoyable and positive work culture. ATP team members primarily support the production of steel and aluminum hatch covers and gates for Wabtec’s Freight Components division.

This role is specific to the McPherson, KS location.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the McPherson-based team, you will be a critical contributor to our manufacturing excellence. Your primary responsibility is to transform raw materials into precision-engineered components by expertly setting up and operating specialized machinery. Your role demands precision in both technical execution and administrative tasks, including accurate time tracking, material requisition, and maintaining a safe, organized work environment. By combining technical skill, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety, you will play a vital role in delivering high-performance solutions that drive Wabtec's reputation for manufacturing innovation. You will report directly to the Production Supervisor, as well as the Plant Manager.

What do we want to know about you?

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience

• 3-5+ years in custom build shop preferred

Technical Skills

• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Ability to operate a computer to read and input data
• Ability to operate hand tools and read measuring devices
• Ability to read and interpret 3D prints/schematics to complete standard work

Behavioral Attributes

• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and management
• Ability to hold themselves accountable for results
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to think critically and troubleshoot problems

What will your typical day look like?

Role and Responsibilities

• Set-up machines
• Locate and identify material for use on job to be performed.
• Correctly complete material requisitions.
• Produce a completed part to quality standards using appropriate equipment
• Accurately enter time and labor reporting daily.
• Handle material, tools and equipment manually or with jib crane
• Layout, cut and fit parts as required to weld in place.
• Fabricate new metal components in accordance with product data sheets and in compliance with all applicable standards of safety and performance.
• Solve problems and develop innovative solutions to novel situations that require a fresh approach while still maintaining required standards of safety, stability, and security.
• Maintain tools and equipment to a professional standard. Keep workstation clean and orderly to retain a safe and operational work environment.
• Coordinate workflow with other members of the team and third-party agents.
• Maintain high quality standards as determined by quality and engineering standards.
• Manage workflow, meet deadlines, and troubleshoot problems on a daily basis, in addition to fabrication duties.
• Employ physical strength and endurance to complete all machining tasks.
• Perform additional duties as deemed necessary.

General Duties

• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
• Ability to fabricate small components.
• Complete production and quality assurance forms.
• Participate actively in team meetings and group discussions.
• Interface with engineering to accurately communicate information.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities or events as required.
• Adhere to Quality Management System Requirements.
• Follow and maintain 5S activities.
• Ability to read and comprehend procedures written in English.

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Ability to stand for approximately 10 hours per day.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Position requires frequent standing and repetitive use of hands.
• Bending over, climbing, reaching overhead, kneeling and pushing/pulling are required occasionally.

The typical working hours for this role are 6:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Thursday. Overtime hours may be available or even required according to business needs and within the parameters of any applicable federal/state laws.

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.

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).

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.