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Machinist WMS 3W

Wabtec Corporation, Fort Worth, TX, United States


Overview

As a member of the CNC Machinist Group, you will be responsible for performing multiple tasks to support the fabrication of locomotive/mining components. In addition to machining, you will have responsibility for assembling components and other duties as assigned. Machinists are responsible for working together as a team to improve manufacturing processes and promote a climate of cooperation.

Responsibilities

Understand and perform all functions required to set up and operate a variety of CNC and/or manual machining equipment including but not limited to: vertical lathes, horizontal boring machines, gear hasher, gear grinder, cylindrical grinder, mills and coordinate measuring machines.

Use standard machine tools including, but not limited to lathe, press breaks, mill, and a variety of hand, electric, and pneumatic tools

Change and adjust tools as required to maintain quality

Set up both fixtures and parts for machining

De-burr parts

Use manual and electronic inspection devices to check multiple quality parameters

Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and mathematical abilities required

Promote climate of cooperation; leading by example mentoring others in safety, quality, environmental, lean and high performance work team philosophies

Work with all facility employees on improving manufacturing processes through prototyping, fabrication and experimental machining to develop and prove concepts and design and implement necessary fixtures and tooling for manufacturing improvements

Assembly of components and full assembly of finished parts

Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications

Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and quality control techniques

Material transport including the use of but not limited to, radio controlled cranes, forklifts and tuggers

Prying and setting heavy equipment may also be required

Minimum Requirements & Desired Skills

1-year CNC Machining experience

Minimum of 1 year of experience using blueprints and manufacturing instructions to produce machined parts

Must be able to lift material up to 40 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation

Must have ability to properly use and care for assigned tools and equipment

Must be able to adhere to standards, do a quality job in a safe manner, within allotted time

Must have basic computer skills

Must be able to pass a pre-employment technical assessment

Every employee will be an in-process inspector

Must be 18 years of age or older

Must have high-school diploma or GED or equivalent

Must be willing to wear personal protective equipment, for example safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs and safety shoes

Must be willing to work in a tobacco-free environment

Be willing to take a drug test & submit to a background check as part of the selection process

Be willing to submit to random drug tests

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job

Must be willing to work as necessary to meet requirements of the position, including the ability to work occasional weekends and scheduled overtime

What will your typical day look like?

Text describes CNC Machinist functions including setup and operation of CNC/manual equipment such as vertical lathes, horizontal boring machines, gear hasser, gear grinder, cylindrical grinder, mills and CMMs.

Use standard machine tools including lathe, press breaks, mill, and various hand, electric, and pneumatic tools

Change and adjust tools to maintain quality

Set up fixtures and parts for machining

De-burr parts

Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications

Material transport and related operations

Prying and setting heavy equipment may be required

The starting hourly rate of this position is $35.23/hr (up to $36.37/hr after 6-month progression and $37.51/hr at 4 years of service) with night shift differential of $1/hr when working 2nd shift hours. Shift availability is dependent on business needs.

Shift Options

4 day, 10 hour work week: 4-day (Monday through Thursday), 10-hour shift work week. 1st shift hours are 5:00AM – 3:30PM and 2nd shift hours are 3:15PM – 1:45AM. Must be able to work scheduled shift hours

3-day, 36 hour (+ 4 bonus hours) work week: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 5:00AM – 5:30PM. Must be able to work scheduled shift hours

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).

Equal Opportunity Statement
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more. Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.

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