Production Associate

Who will you be working with?
This position is located in our small, but growing, manufacturing and overhaul/repair facility located in Greenville. We primarily manufacture and overhaul components for the transit industry (subway and commuter rail). We have been in operation for over 50 years and offer fantastic benefits and stable work environment. Benefits include medical/dental/vision as well as many supplemental options at low rates. Company provided life insurance and short term disability are provided at no cost to employees and our 401k plan provides a 3% company contribution. Benefit coverage begins on day 1!​
How will you make a difference?
As a member of the Transtech, you will be responsible for performing general entry level production activities to include component sorting, packaging, transporting, assembly, and operating machinery to complete job orders.
What do we want to know about you?
0-1 years experience in manufacturing environment; high school or technical school industrial training preferred
Ability to obtain forklift license
Experience with hand and power tools preferred
Basic math and measuring skills
Ability to read & interpret drawings & work procedures
Ability for critical thinking and problem solving skills
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to work in an enclosed area in an air supplied suit
Must be willing to work in team environment
Able to work with little supervision, is self-motivated and a self-starter
What will your typical day look like?
Package components for shipment
Basic assembly of components
Move material to and from workstation by forklift, hand, cart and crane as required
Work with electrical and mechanical equipment
Maintain equipment as required
Use machinery safely and efficiently
Inspect and test completed units
Read and interpret work instructions, schematics, blueprints, and drawings
Interpret routing instructions.
Tag or mark identifying information on parts
Grease or lubricate parts as required
Adjust and grind down parts if necessary
Blast parts as required
Inspect parts for flaws and imperfections
Measure dimensions
Weigh and count parts
Perform basic mathematical calculations
Follow all housekeeping and safety rules
Other duties as required
What about the physical demands of the job?
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk and talk or hear; and use hands and fingers to handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an indoor manufacturing environment. The employee will work in areas exposed to production activities to include but not limited to production machinery, assembly operations, overhead cranes usage, and forklift traffic. The employee will be required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to workplace hazards.
Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn, apply and teach new information or skills; and interact with other employees, customers and vendors.
Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).
The hourly rate for this role starts at $20.00

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No