Setup Operator

Job description

Who will you be working with? You will work with a broad range of talented individuals to deliver quality products in a timely manner. You’ll work alongside Machine Shop Operators and partner with professionals across multiple departments. How will you make a difference? As a member of the Machine Shop team, you will follow specified work instructions and/or engineering parts drawings to produce a wide variety of products.

You will be responsible for the quality of your work, which includes accurate counts and meeting production standards. You will continually look for ways to improve our production processes. What do we want to know about you? Do you have general knowledge of machining techniques and methods? Are you able to set up and operate CNC machining equipment? Are you able to interpret engineering part drawings, use precision measuring equipment, and follow process sheets?

Do you have proven math, reading, and computer skills? Are you able to receive and execute written or verbal instruction? Do you have a high school diploma or GED? Do you have 5 years of machining experience? What will your typical day look like? Sets up and operates conventional and numerical control machines to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts by applying knowledge of machine shop theory, procedures, shop mathematics as assigned to produce high quality parts, enabling all production and scheduling needs to be met.

Follows process sheets for selecting and installing tooling, offsets, fixtures according to specifications to prepare machine for operation, use of engineering part drawings and process plans, performs first piece approval, uses precision measuring instruments to ensure machined items meet quality specifications, reports malfunctions of machining equipment and process deviations to appropriate personnel. Responsible for the quality of work, which includes accurate counts and meeting production standards.

Looks for ways to improve the manufacturing process (new fixtures, tooling, combining operations etc.) Checks cycle times, keeps work area clean and in order, follows all company safety procedures and guidelines. Depending on machines, may load work programs, take offsets, find zero. What about the physical demands of the job? Frequent standing, walking, handling, reaching outward, lifting up to 20lbs. Frequent exposure to dust or vapors within OSHA limits and loud noises Occasional sitting, reaching up/over shoulder, climbing, squatting or kneeling, bending, lifting up to 50lbs.

Occasional exposure to heat/humidity You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary. The hourly rate for this role is in the range of $24.50 - 27/hr. The actual salary 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, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. 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).