Machinist/CNC Operator - 3rd 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?

The Friction Product Line designs and manufactures high-friction and low-friction composition, sintered brake shoes, specialty shoes, and disc brake linings for freight, locomotive and transit vehicles.

How will you make a difference?

As a CNC Machine Operator, reporting to the Machine Shop Manager, you will Set up, operate, or tend drilling machines to drill, bore, ream, mill, or countersink metal or plastic work pieces.

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.
• Minimum of two years machining experience.
• Two years technical degree (preferred)
• Experience programming, setting up, and operating CNC machines.
• Basic welding skills a plus.

What will your typical day look like?

• Operate drill presses, lathes, boring mills, precision grinders.
• Set up and operate CNC machining center.
• Some arc welding.
• Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
• Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
• Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
• Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
• Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
• Build and repair compression molds/dies.

What about the Work Environment and Physical Demands of the job?

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and extreme heat.
• Occasionally exposed to airborne particles.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Hearing and respiratory protection are required in certain areas of the plant and by job assignment.
• Minimum 50lbs lifting requirement.

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).