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.

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The Welder is responsible for producing highly engineered, custom built mobile material handling machinery for rail related markets by using mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic assembly techniques as well as welding, electrical wiring and hitching on overhead cranes and jibs.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESRead and follow standard work, BOM’s, blueprints, routings, specifications and other diagrams/instructions in order to build and assemble parts and equipment in an accurate and timely fashionObtain necessary tools and equipmentHandle material, tools and equipment manually or with jib crane, performing own hitching as requiredFollows piping diagrams or other instructions to connect hydraulic/pneumatic hosing or piping accurately and timelyMaintain high quality standardsConsistently maintains level of productivity as determined by managementSpray paint parts as requiredLayout, cut and fit parts as required to weld in placePrepare machinery for shippingRebuild machinery and clean, repair, disassemble, reassemble, and adjust machine as necessary

Wiring Principal Duties

Follow wiring diagrams/schematics to connect electrical cabling accurately and timelyPerform wiring sequence for point to point direct or harness wiringWire mounting panels and junction boxes per documentation/instructionsCreate or re-wire harnesses and cables per documentation

Welding Principal Duties

Determine from drawings, information or standard practice, the welding sequence, type and size of electrode, machine settings and tools requiredPerform fit up and related layout, and weldingMake allowance for distortion during fit up and weldChange gas cylinders, wire reels, cables, gas lines, wire holder and wire

General Duties

Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.  Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.Ability to fabricate small componentsComplete production and quality assurance formsParticipate actively in team meetings and group discussionsInterface with engineering to accurately communicate informationActively participate in continuous improvement activities or events as requiredAdhere to Quality Management System Requirements5S activitiesAbility to read and comprehend procedures written in EnglishKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESEducationHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredExperience3-5+ years in custom build shop preferredTechnical SkillsAbility to read and understand blue printsAbility to operate a computer to read and input dataAbility to operate hand tools and read measuring devicesAbility to read and interpret 3D prints/schematics to complete standard work

Behavioral AttributesAbility to communicate effectively to team members and managementAbility to hold themselves accountable for resultsMechanical aptitudeAbility to think critically and troubleshoot problemsDesire to winWORKING CONDITIONSEmployee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, crouch, bend, work underneath equipment, reach above shoulders, and climbEmployee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance.Employee will be working in the typical conditions of a manufacturing environment including seasonal variation in temperatures and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or by-products

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.