Machinist A

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Primary Purpose:

At our Cleveland Service Center site, located in Cleveland, Ohio, we re-manufacture alternators for EVO, HDL and FDL locomotives. The Cleveland Center supplies alternators to locomotive manufacturing sites and repairs points across the globe. The site focuses on safe, efficient processes, while continuously driving out costs. The Machinist A is responsible for performing operations that involve but not limited to machining, welding, dismantling, testing, inspecting and repairing of components across multiple product lines in an effective and efficient manner for the organization. Employees are involved in 5S and lean projects. This role will report directly to the Supervisor.

This is a 2nd shift position with standard hours Monday-Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position will perform the function of leading the Machining/ Buff & Tap/ Frame Head Cable Aux department.

Demonstrated ability to communicate, direct, instruct, schedule, and assist.

Perform complicated operations involving machining, welding, dismantling, cleaning, testing, inspecting and repairing of components across multiple product lines.

Support various departments as required, as well as communicate to the lead technical advisor the repair/ build status and completion dates.

Assists other work leaders in the development of work scope, material, and tooling requirements.

Drive 5S Activities and visualization implementation in work area.

Lead Gemba discussions for the department.

Demonstrated work ethic with a focus on safety awareness and accident prevention.

Ability to meet schedules and make recommendations that will help improve build/repair processes, quality and product reliability.

Successfully pass the vision acuity test.

All other duties assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications :

At least 1 year in manufacturing environment or equivalent experience.

High School Diploma or GED.

Tow Motor experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work unsupervised.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to clearly communicate ideas and concepts.

Knowledge and experience in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and the ability to identify and correct problems.

Ability to troubleshoot and/or re-qualify equipment in the areas of responsibility.

A welding & brazing certification is not required to apply for the position, but certification must be obtained in the first six months after being placed in the role.

Physical Demands:

Employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

Employee is regularly required to see and observe small handwriting, labels, and components.

Employee is regularly required to wear steel toe shoes, safety glasses.

Position requires the employee to be on-site during scheduled shift to perform daily duties and responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The employee will normally work in a non-temperature-controlled environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment. During visits to areas of operations, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The hourly rate for this role is $28.13 plus a $1.25 shift differential.

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. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

Highlights:

Medical, dental, vision benefits available day 1.

$500 referral bonus paid out once candidate is hired and worked for Wabtec 60 days.

$10,000 annual tuition reimbursement.

Mental Health assistance (Spring Health, Teladoc, Headspace)

Auto/Home/Renter’s Insurance Discounts (Farmers, Travelers, Liberty Mutual).

Medications discounts through CVS Caremark.

Pet Discounts

Employer paid life insurance.

Progyny Fertility and Family building.

401k 3% match with additional 3% of earnings from prior year added to the following year, vested after 3 years.

Free Pair of Steel Toe Boots and Prescription Safety Glasses Annually.

Short Term Disability Benefits after 90 d…