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Wabtec Corporation · 19 hours ago

Bladder Builder

Wytheville, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment and solutions for the freight and transit rail sectors. They are seeking a Bladder Builder to hand build industrial products in compliance with safety requirements and customer specifications, while performing various assembly and inspection tasks.

Railroad Manufacture

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Retrieves stock from storage area and hangs in proper location

Returns material Kanban card to the Kanban rack

Selects and retrieves appropriate mandrel; and by using a hoist and sling, loads mandrel onto building lathe

Builds bladder by plying-up all rubber, rubber reinforced with fabric, extruded beads onto mandrel, assembles sections of mandrel as required, applies matrix, nylon wrap, curing liner, separator sleeve, and / or curing sleeve in accordance with the building specification or SOI

Using hoist, unloads mandrel from building lathe and loads mandrel onto transport or curing cart, pushes cart to autoclave, and with assistance from another operator, pushes mandrel from cart into autoclave

Selects pre-programmed cure cycle on programmable controller and/or manually sets cure time and temperature on programmable controller

At the end of the cure cycle, removes mandrel from autoclave onto cart or removes cart from autoclave, removes curing sleeve or nylon wrap from cured bladder, using an air gun to release sleeve from bladder

Takes mandrel to stripping area, with the assistance from another operator, disassembles mandrel by using hand tools and removes bladder from mandrel

Returns mandrel to proper storage location

Trims. inspects, and packages as required by the specification or SOI

Mixes lubes and cements as required according to SOI

Returns wooden cores and liners to proper calender location

Maintains good housekeeping by keeping work area neat and orderly

Contacts lead operator, team leader, or maintenance regarding shutdown conditions as required and writes maintenance work orders as necessary

Changes autoclave gaskets as necessary

Qualification

Building bladderUsing programmable controllerReading specificationsMaterial Kanban proceduresCommunication skills

Required

Ability to read and understand scheduling board or schedule, 4th shift generated routers, customer building specs, part and mold drawings, SOIs and safety requirements

Ability to communicate and work well with others

Proper understanding of the material Kanban procedures

Operator may be asked to work or train in other departmental cells as needed

Occasionally bend; stoop; and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (less than 2 hours/8 hour work day)

Frequently stand; walk; talk; hear; use hands and fingers to handle; reach with hands and arms (up to 6-hours/8 hours day)

Moderate to significant upper body strength required to de-mold parts. Frequent pulling/stretching rubber and fabric over mandrels with hands and arms

Safety shoes, safety glasses and hearing protection are required

Heat resistant gloves, chemical gloves required when needed

The ambient temperature can exceed 100 degrees in the summer months

Preferred

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Benefits

Health, welfare, and retirement

Annual bonus, if eligible

Company

Wabtec Corporation

Glassdoor3.7

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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