Molder - 2nd Shift

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?

Railroad Friction Products Corporation designs and manufactures Cobra high-friction and low-friction composition brake shoes, specialty shoes, and disc brake linings for freight, locomotive and transit vehicles. 

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Railroad Friction Products group/division, you be responsible for weigh out, assemble, and transport materials for each molding cycle.

What do we want to know about you?

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

 What will your typical day look like?  

• Follow all company established safety and employment rules.
• Identify and use correct materials per the mold charge sheet.
• Clean and “soap” molds after each cycle (heat).
• Visually check mold pressures and temperatures for maintenance malfunctions.
• Move molded shoes from the press to the cleaning table or conveyor.
• De-flash excess material from molded slabs and shoes and perform required thickness checks.
• Remove bars from slabs properly place slabs into saw.
• Visually inspect shoes for defects and notify QA of defects.
• Place finished shoes in correct storage boxes.
• Report all machine and maintenance problems immediately.
• Follow all 5S procedures including standard work.
• Record production and quality information.
• Regular on-site attendance is required.
• Other Duties may be assigned

What about the physical demands of the job?
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. You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

• Regularly lift a minimum of fifty pounds (50lbs).
• Frequently stand, walk, bend, crouch, push and pull.
• Regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and extreme heat (non-weather).
• Occasionally exposed to airborne particles.

The hourly range for this role is between $19.71 - $24.67 per hour. The actual hourly rate 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.

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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