Machinist WMS

Job Description

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value‑added services. Our team focuses on continually improving our best‑in‑class production capabilities. Here you’ll interact daily with team members during the problem resolution process and partner with other key stakeholders to support our internal customers and their responsibilities.

As a member of the CNC Machinist Group, you will be responsible for performing multiple tasks to support the fabrication of locomotive and mining components. In addition to machining, you will have responsibility for assembling components and other duties as assigned. Machinists are responsible for working together as a team to improve manufacturing processes and promote a climate of cooperation.

• Working knowledge of G&M code

• 1 year CNC machining experience
• Minimum of 1 year experience using blueprints and manufacturing instructions to produce machined parts
• Must be able to lift material up to 40 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must have ability to properly use and care for assigned tools and equipment
• Must be able to adhere to standards, do a quality job in a safe manner, within allotted time
• Must have basic computer skills
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment technical assessment
• Every employee will be an in‑process inspector
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have high‑school diploma or GED or equivalent
• Must be willing to wear personal protective equipment, for example safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs and safety shoes
• Must be willing to work in a tobacco‑free environment
• Be willing to take a drug test and submit to a background check as part of the selection process
• Be willing to submit to random drug tests
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job
• Must be willing to work as necessary to meet requirements of the position, including the ability to work occasional weekends and scheduled overtime

• Understand and perform all functions required to set up and operate a variety of CNC and/or manual machining equipment, including vertical lathes, horizontal boring machines, gear gasher, gear grinder, cylindrical grinder, mills and coordinate measuring machines
• Use standard machine tools including, but not limited to, lathe, press brakes, mill, and a variety of hand, electric, and pneumatic tools
• Change and adjust tools as required to maintain quality
• Set up both fixtures and parts for machining
• De‑burr parts
• Use manual and electronic inspection devices to check multiple quality parameters
• Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving skills, and mathematical abilities required
• Promote climate of cooperation; lead by example mentoring others in safety, quality, environmental, lean and high performance work team philosophies
• Work with all facility employees on improving manufacturing processes through prototyping, fabrication and experimental machining to develop and prove concepts and design and implement necessary fixtures and tooling for manufacturing improvements
• Assembly of components and full assembly of finished parts
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and quality control techniques
• Material transport including the use of radio‑controlled cranes, forklifts and tuggers
• Prying and setting heavy equipment may also be required

• 4 day, 10 hour work week: 4‑day (Monday through Thursday), 10‑hour shift work week. 1st shift hours are 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM and 2nd shift hours are 3:15 PM – 1:45 AM. Must be able to work scheduled shift hours.
• 3‑day, 36 hour (+ 4 bonus hours) work week:
  Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 5:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Must be able to work scheduled shift hours.

The starting hourly rate for this position is $35.23 /hr (up to $36.37 /hr after 6‑month progression and $37.51 /hr at 4 years of service) with night shift differential of $1 /hr when working 2nd shift hours. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at .

Wabtec welcomes talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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).