Erie, PA, USA
8 days ago
Maintenance Fabricator / Pipefitter

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

We are the doers. The leaders. The makers. Our teams are hungry to make history, acting with integrity to relentlessly improve people’s lives. It’s time to stop dreaming about the future; let’s build it together.

If you are interested in joining our Talent Community, please share your resume with us. When a position that matches your qualifications becomes available it’s that much easier to connect!

This is an hourly union represented position. Local UE 506 

Starting wage: $24.97 

with a 10 year wage progression increase schedule:

Yr 1 $26.30

Yr 2 $27.62

Yr 3 $28.95

Yr 4 $30.27

Yr 5 $31.60

Yr 6 $32.92

Yr 7 $34.25

Yr 8 $35.58

Yr 9 $36.90

Yr 10 $38.23

 

Position Summary:  

Layout, development and fabrication of various piping and structural iron and sheet metal, including weld and flame burn repair. 

 

Major Responsibilities: 

Fabricate, erect and rig iron work, sheet metal and pipe from blueprints 

Troubleshoot and maintain steam, water, gas, hydraulic, sprinkler systems 

Repair pipes for leak free seam 

Work as a team to solve problems, plan and execute jobs accordingly 

 

Qualifications:  

Minimum Requirements:  

High school diploma or GED  

7+ years manufacturing experience 

2+ years of mechanical repair experience 

Ability to weld - Stick, MIG, TIG and Flux Core 

Ability to read complex blueprints  

Ability to understand complex math functions including decimals and fractions 

Must be willing and able to work any shift 

  

Preferred: 

Associate degree in Mechanic and Repair Technologies 

Weld Certificate 

Self-directed individual 

  

Functional Requirements: 

Ability to climb repeatedly and work from heights off ladders, platforms and scaffolds 

Repeated bending, reaching above head, climbing and kneeling 

Repeated straight pulling and pushing 

Prolonged standing and walking 

Walking on slippery or uneven surfaces 

Exposure to constant noise 90 DBA 

Able to distinguish basic colors 

Exposure to fumes/smoke from burning, paint vapors, and dust

Moderate to heavy lifting up to 45+ lbs 

Must be willing to work in tobacco-free environment 

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.

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