Machine Operator II-

Wabtec Corporation

Wytheville, VA

#R0047403

Position summary

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$18.82/ hr. $1/hr shift premium $1000 Sign on Bonus

2nd and 3rd shift openings Overtime required every other Saturday required.

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF WORK PERFORMED: Sets up and operates compression presses to produce molded parts in compliance with established safety regulations and SOIs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of the job follow. Management may assign other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

  • Sprays mold with lube as required

  • Operates compression presses

  • Assembles and weighs preps according to molding specification

  • Loads prep into mold per molding specification

  • Closes mold and begins cure cycle

  • Unloads cured parts

  • Visually inspects parts for defects according to inspection standard

  • Trims, inspects and packs as required in finishing specifications

  • Records required information on reports

MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT & TOOLS USED:

  • Compression presses

  • Molds

  • Hoist

  • Spray guns

  • Air hose

  • Various hand tools (scissors, awls, wrenches, brass hand tools, knives)

MATERIALS, PROCESS PARTS & FINISHED PRODUCTS USED:

  • Rubber compounds

  • Fabric

  • Lube

  • Inserts

  • Cured parts

  • Tape

  • Cardboard cartons

  • Bags

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma/GED preferred

EXPERIENCE:

None

SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Ability to read and comprehend SOIs, safety regulations and inspection standards

  • Ability to run multiple presses with different processes

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is required to

  • Continuously walk, stand, hear (more than 6 hours/8 hour workday)

  • Frequently talk; use hands and fingers to handle; reach with hands and arms (up to 6 hours/8 hour workday)

  • Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. (less than 2 hours/8 hour workday)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Safety shoes, safety glasses and hearing protection are required.

  • Heat resistant gloves required on certain jobs

  • The ambient temperature in the work environment during the summer months can exceed 100 degrees.

  • Exposed to extreme surface temperature on molds

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world's toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles...people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.