CNC 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.

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.

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.

• The hourly range for this role is between $24.50-$30 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.

• 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

• 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 in a designated work cell, performing daily 5S activities
• Support & contribute to continuous improvement – SMED, Kaizen, Fixture Design, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing this job's duties, for the work shift, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, or hear; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or…