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Wabtec Corporation · 1 day ago

Production Associate

Greenville, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$18.50/hr - $21/hr

1+ years exp

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment and services for the freight and transit rail sectors. They are seeking a Production Associate responsible for fitting and assembling mechanical and electromechanical equipment, ensuring quality through testing and inspection of components.

Railroad Manufacture

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assemble, test and inspect mechanical and electrical components according to engineering drawings and work instructions

Work with electrical and mechanical equipment

Maintain assembly and test equipment as required

Move material to and from workstation by hand, cart and crane as required

Use machinery safely and efficiently, hand tools, torque wrenches, grinders, etc…

Inspect and test completed units

Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and drawings

Interpret routing instructions

Tag or mark identifying information on parts

Grease or lubricate parts as required

Adjust and grind down parts if necessary

Inspect parts for flaws and imperfections

Position and fasten units to assemblies and subassemblies

Fasten cables and wiring

Use calipers and micrometers to measure parts and determine tolerances

Bond components using adhesives

Measure dimensions/clearance of parts

Perform basic mathematical calculations

Follow all housekeeping and safety rules

Other duties as required

Qualification

Mechanical assembly experienceElectrical systems knowledgeBlueprint readingMeasuring equipment experienceHandPower toolsCritical thinkingProblem solvingTeamworkSelf-motivated

Required

Minimum of 1 year mechanical assembly experience or equivalent training certification (i.e. mechatronics certification)

Strong mechanical aptitude

Mechanical component assembly experience

High level knowledge and experience with hand and power tools

Basic math and measuring skills

Experience with calipers, micrometers and other measuring equipment

Must be able to read fabrication & assembly blueprints

Ability to read & interpret technical manuals & work procedures

Ability for critical thinking and problem solving skills

Ability to work with electrical systems a plus

Some repetitive lifting up to 50 pounds

Must be willing to work in team environment and take ownership of assembly operations

Must be flexible to work in final and sub-assemblies as required

Able to work with little supervision, is self-motivated and a self-starter

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision

Company provided life insurance

Short term disability

401k plan provides a 6% company contribution

Paid time off after 6 months

12 paid holidays per year

$1000 Sign on Bonus

Annual bonus, if eligible

Company

Wabtec Corporation

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Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services.

Founded in 1869

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US

10001+ employees

http://www.wabteccorp.com

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