Off-Shift Machine 1 Operator

About the role

Machine 1 employees will operate in a team environment in the heavy industrial field of diesel locomotive engine maintenance at the Grove City Engine New Manufacturing facility, which includes highly sophisticated and automated machine tools and production processes. The role requires detail-oriented individuals with a focus on safety, who can perform high quality work in various machine operations. Our customers are reliant upon our engines to achieve a 20+ year lifespan.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma, GED or GED equivalent, or a minimum of 8 years of experience
• Ability to work on 2nd or 3rd shift, scheduled overtime and occasional weekends as necessary

Preferred qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience
• 1 year of CNC machine or manual mill and lathe operating experience or specialized education
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Knowledge of basic hand tools
• Automotive or mechanical experience
• Experience in the operation of overhead cranes and safe lifting procedures
• Prior forklift operation experience

Responsibilities

• Operate metal removal machines, both manual and N.C. controlled
• Use inspection gauges
• Perform machine set-ups, grind tools, and simple related assembly work
• Inspect piece parts
• Use all related hand tools
• Responsible for the quality of work performed, from prescribed methods, quality and planning instruction in oral and/or written form
• Move and distribute parts and materials using cranes, jitneys, and/or other company vehicles
• Execute various material handing tasks including component/part inspection, labeling, organizing and stocking
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs)
• Collect quality data and record the results of work performed
• Adhere to all safety and attendance rules, shop regulations, and equipment requirements
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks, housekeeping assignments and all other duties as assigned

Physical demands

• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses, gloves, earplugs and steel-toed boots)
• Walking, climbing, stooping, bending, lifting, and using hand tools
• Must be able to work in a tobacco free environment

Pay

The starting hourly rate of this position is $30.31 plus shift differential for off-shifts.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus paid out after successful completion of 90 days of active employment. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.