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Wabtec

Develops electric locomotives and digital solutions

Machinist 1

Precision Machining & ToolmakingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDuncan, SC, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must be able to work the weekend shift, Friday through Sunday, 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; the shift is paid for 40 hours.
  • An associate degree in Machine Tool Technology is preferred; a high school diploma or GED and evidence of relevant or significant work experience are also listed.
  • Must have a minimum of 5 years of CNC experience.
  • Must be knowledgeable in basic shop mathematics, including trigonometry and the Pythagorean theorem.
  • Must be able to interpret and edit CNC programming.
  • Must be knowledgeable in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), including identifiers (symbols) and inspection methods.
  • Must know basic rigging principles, crane operation, crane and hoist inspection, and safe practices.
  • Must be able to plan and execute highly complex work to precision tolerances, allowances, and finishes.
  • Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering blueprints, tool prints, and sketches.
  • Must be able to work without supervision.
  • Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequently standing, walking, talking or hearing; using hands to handle or operate objects, tools or controls; reaching; occasionally climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; and frequently lifting or moving up to 30 pounds.
  • Must have the vision abilities required for the role, including close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Must use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to workplace hazards.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Any offer is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen and fitness-for-duty test, as applicable.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate multiple CNC machine tools in a low-volume, high-mix job-shop environment, taking responsibility for all phases of the process from the first cut through the last completed piece.
  • Execute work according to safety regulations and maintain quality standards aligned with ISO/TS, IRIS, AAR, and CMMI requirements.
  • Set up machine tools within standard route time.
  • Operate multiple machine tools simultaneously.
  • Achieve desired productivity based on product cycle time at greater than 90%.
  • Navigate FANUC controls, including wear and geometry pages, to ensure product conformance.
  • Troubleshoot problems and return machine tools to production.
  • Use the Renishaw probing system and perform simple functions, including Easy Setting.
  • Set up and operate a coordinate measuring machine (CMM).
  • Inspect products against engineering blueprints using various gauging methods.
  • Complete and sign off first article inspections (FAI).
  • Enter statistical process control (SPC) data and adjust the process based on data analysis.
  • Perform scheduled total productive maintenance (TPM) equipment inspections and complete the associated checklist.
  • Maintain 5S requirements in a designated work cell and perform daily 5S activities.
  • Support and contribute to continuous improvement, including SMED, Kaizen, and fixture design.
  • Perform other duties as assigned and, when needed, duties outside the employee’s function or trade after adequate training.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate degree in Machine Tool Technology (MTT) is preferred.

About the Company

Wabtec

Develops electric locomotives and digital solutions

Wabtec provides transportation solutions by designing and producing electric locomotives and related services for freight railroads, transit authorities, and industrial operators. Its flagship product, the FLXdrive, is a 100% battery-electric locomotive with a battery pack over 7 megawatt-hours that cuts fuel use and emissions, while the company also sells traditional locomotives, aftermarket services, and digital solutions to optimize operations. Wabtec differentiates itself through a fully electric propulsion option paired with value-added digital tools and manufacturing techniques like mixed-reality work processes, aiming to improve efficiency and sustainability across rail networks. The company’s goal is to make rail transport more efficient and eco-friendly by delivering reliable locomotives, ongoing maintenance, and advanced software and digital capabilities that help customers run greener, lower-cost operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Founded
1872

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