CNC Machine Operator

What do we want to know about you?

• High school diploma or GED required

• Requires a general knowledge of machining techniques and methods, along with the ability to receive and execute instructions.
• Basic machine shop skills using CNC mills, lathes, band saw, and grinders.

• Proper selection and safe use of power tools and machining equipment
• Tool maintenance and care to ensure long-term equipment serviceability

Ability To:

• Perform basic math calculations using a calculator for weights, measurements, and time estimations
• Read and interpret shop drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
• Follow detailed verbal and written instructions with precision
• Work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly with colleagues and supervisors

Knowledge Of:

• Machining a variety of materials including steel, castings, and forgings
• Metal properties relevant to machining and cutting.
• Standards and guidelines from the Machinist’s Handbook
• Industry-standard safety protocols and practices

What will your typical day look like?

Operate company-supplied machinery, including CNC mills and lathes, to fabricate precision parts based on customer specifications

• Interpret and work from blueprint/drawings.
• The ability to use and interpret quality instruments
• Record completed work to ensure accurate documentation and workflow tracking

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and move items in short distances
• Regularly required to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, and squat for extended periods
• Exposure to shop environments including oils, coolants, moving machinery, and noise
• Use of appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is mandatory

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

The hourly rate for this role is in the range of $19.00-22.00 per hour.

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

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).

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $0-0 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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