Production Associate

About the role

Located at our facility in Piedmont, SC, this position involves manufacturing components for the rail industry as part of Wabtec.

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value‑added services for the freight and transit rail sectors, with over 150 years of experience and a global team of about 30,000 employees.

Responsibilities

• Perform general entry‑level production assembly work
• Material movement, sorting of components, and packaging for final shipment
• Complete transactions, paperwork and sign‑offs related to work performed
• Adhere to manufacturing instructions and standard operating procedures
• Perform inspection and test of individual components and final assemblies
• Move material by forklift, hand, cart and crane as required
• Participate in continuous improvement activities
• Operate tools and equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Maintain clean work environment and perform end‑of‑shift housekeeping
• Interpret work instructions, schematics, blueprints, and drawings
• Tag and/or serialize components
• Adhere to all housekeeping and safety rules
• Other duties as required

Requirements

• High school degree; technical degree preferred
• Knowledge of manufacturing and/or assembly operations
• Experience adhering to safe work practices and ability to follow standard operating procedures
• Quality mindset focused on meeting customer expectations
• Teamwork and promotion of a positive culture
• At least 1 year of general technician or operator experience
• Demonstrated hands‑on/mechanical skills
• Ability to utilize hand tools, handle/move material, and follow manufacturing instructions
• Physical demands: frequent standing, walking, talking/hearing, using hands/fingers to handle objects/tools/controls, reaching with hands and arms
• Work environment: indoor manufacturing with exposure to production machinery, assembly operations, overhead cranes, forklift traffic; requires personal protective equipment
• Mental demands: regular use of written and oral communication, reading/interpreting data, analyzing/solving problems, mathematical reasoning, observing/interpreting situations, learning/applying/teaching new information, interacting with employees, customers, vendors

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Many supplemental options at low rates
• Company‑provided life insurance and short‑term disability at no cost
• 401(k) plan with a 6% company contribution
• Benefit coverage begins on day 1
• Potential annual bonus (if eligible)
• Additional details available at mywabtecbenefits.com

Pay

Starting hourly rate: $20.00. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.