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: .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.What will your typical day look like?
- Plans machining by studying work orders, engineering drawings, materials, specifications and machining parameters while interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances.
- Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
- Sets-up mills and lathes to specifications.
- Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to international standards.
- Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools.
- Adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
- Uses grinders, drill presses, drills and other air and power tools.
- Assist in other areas of production as required.
- Perform work in a safe manner and follow all safety guidelines/procedures.