Job Description
The Production Operator plays a vital role in ensuring the quality and efficiency of our manufacturing process. This involves inspecting materials and products, identifying and addressing quality issues, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate is a team player with a strong work ethic, a commitment to quality, and the ability to operate basic production equipment.
_ Ideal candidates will have the ability to work either 2nd or 3rd shift._
Activities and duties may vary depending upon site specific needs. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to:
Perform material inspection and sorting, ensuring adherence to quality standards and specifications.
Conduct in-process and final inspections, utilizing appropriate measuring tools and techniques to verify product conformance.
Accurately record inspection data and maintain detailed quality logs, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action investigations, contributing to the resolution of quality issues.
Collaborate with production personnel to ensure quality standards are met throughout the manufacturing process.
Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to 5S principles and safety protocols.
Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives, suggesting and implementing process enhancements to improve quality and efficiency.
Train and mentor new employees on quality procedures and work instructions.
Operate and maintain basic production equipment, ensuring proper setup and calibration.
Qualifications
What do we want to know about you?
High School Diploma or GED is required. Recent experience working in a manufacturing environment. Experience with rubber or plastics desired. Good verbal communication skills. Must be able to accomplish tasks in a designated timely manner. Ability to read and interpret safety rules and work orders. Overtime may be required, and employees are expected to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate this need. Given the nature of this position and the effects it has on production and manufacturing, individuals, must be able to work any shift, overtime and weekends on short notice. Most positions will be for an off shift.
Additional Information
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $20-25. 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.
What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
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.
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