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Wabtec

Develops electric locomotives and digital solutions

Machinist Technician 1

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • Preferably have an associate degree in Machine Tool Technology, a high school diploma or GED, and evidence of relevant or significant work experience.
  • Have a minimum of 5 years of CNC experience.
  • Be knowledgeable in basic shop mathematics, including trigonometry and the Pythagorean theorem.
  • Be able to interpret and edit CNC programming.
  • Be knowledgeable in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), including identifiers, symbols, and inspection methods.
  • Know basic rigging principles, crane operation, crane and hoist inspection, and safe practices.
  • Be able to plan and execute highly complex work to precision tolerances, allowances, and finishes.
  • Be able to read and interpret complex engineering blueprints, tool prints, and sketches.
  • Be able to work without supervision.
  • Meet the stated physical demands, including frequently lifting or moving up to 30 pounds, and use required personal protective equipment in the manufacturing environment.
  • Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Successfully complete 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, taking responsibility for all phases of the process from the first cut to the last completed piece.
  • Perform machine-tool setup within standard route time.
  • Operate multiple machine tools simultaneously.
  • Achieve desired productivity based on product cycle time 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 gauges.
  • 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) 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 activities, including SMED, Kaizen, and fixture design.
  • Perform work according to safety regulations and maintain quality standards aligned with ISO/TS, IRIS, AAR, and CMMI requirements.
  • Perform other assigned duties and, with adequate training if necessary, duties outside the function or trade.

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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