CNC Operator

Company Description

Job Description

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world.

Wabtec has approximately 30,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company's new website at:

It's not just about your career... or your job title...it's about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters...do things that haven't been done to make your and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

How will you make a difference?

Setup and operate multiple CNC machine tools in low volume, high mix, job shop environment. Taking responsibility for all phases of the process from the first cut to the last completed piece. Executing work according to all safety regulations and maintaining high-quality standards aligning with ISO/TS, IRIS, AAR & CMMI requirements.

What do we offer?

• Our job titles may span more than one career level. The hourly range for this role is between $22.00 - $26.00 an hour.
• Benefit coverage begins on day 1! Benefits include medical/dental/vision as well as many supplemental options at low rates.
• Life insurance and short-term disability are provided at no cost to employees and our 401k plan provides a 6% company contribution.
• We also provide vacation paid and 12 paid holidays per year.

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. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at  Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

What do we want to know about you?

• Able to work 2nd Shift: 3:00pm - 11:30pm
• Preferably an associate degree in Machine Tool Technology (MTT), High School Diploma, GED, and evidence of relevant/significant work experience.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of CNC experience
• Must be knowledgeable in basic shop math:
  Trigonometry, Pythagorean Theorem, etc.
• Must be able to interpret and edit CNC programming
• Must be knowledgeable in GD&T, and understand identifiers (symbols), inspection methods, etc.
• Basic rigging principles, crane operation, crane & hoist inspection, and safe practices

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have the ability to plan and execute highly complex work to precision tolerances, allowances, and finishes.
• Must be able to read and interpret complex Engineering blueprints, tool prints, and sketches
• Requires the ability to work without supervision

What will your typical day look like?

• Perform setup of machine tool within standard route time
• Operate multiple machine tools simultaneously
• Achieve desired productivity based on product cycle time >90%
• Navigate FANUC controls with knowledge of wear & geometry pages to ensure conformance of product
• Critically think and troubleshoot to quickly resolve problems and return machine tool to production
• Use Renishaw Probing system and perform simple functions (Easy Setting)
• Setup and Operate CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine)
• Inspect product to engineering blueprints using various gauging
• Complete and sign off FAI (First Article Inspection)
• Enter SPC (Statistical Process Control) data and adjust the process based on data analysis
• Perform TPM inspection on equipment as scheduled and complete the associated checklist
• Maintain 5S requirements…