Locomotive Tester Job at Wabtec, Columbia, SC

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  • Wabtec
  • Columbia, SC

Job Description

It's not just about your career or job title...It's about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it's for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you're in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
This position is responsible using a variety of hand and power tools, fixtures, work instructions to perform a series of operations to correctly assemble components.

This is a 1st shift position with standard hours Monday-Thursday 6:00am-4:30pm.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Follow detailed assembly instructions, processes and procedures.
  • Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts and sub-assembly.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work place in accordance with 5S protocol.
  • Make sure that schedules are being ran exactly as they are listed.
  • Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).
  • Turn off equipment when not in use.
  • Attention to detail in a fast paced environment.


OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform other duties as assigned.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum education, job experience, certifications, skills, knowledge and abilities that incumbent must typically have to perform the essential functions of the job acceptably with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • High school degree or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of basic mechanics. Knowledge of machine testing procedures.
  • Specialized equipment used in this job.
  • Hand tools.

Other skills and qualification:

  • Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills required.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Perform the same task repeatedly.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

  • Continuous mental and/or visual attention; the work is either repetitive or diversified requiring constant alertness to monitor the production process and/or identify defects to standards.


Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is 17.00/hr. 

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.

Highlights:
  • Medical, dental, vision benefits available day 1.
  • $500 referral bonus paid out once candidate is hired and worked for Wabtec 60 days.
  • $10,000 annual tuition reimbursement.
  • Mental Health assistance (Spring Health, Teladoc, Headspace)
  • Auto/Home/Renter’s Insurance Discounts (Farmers, Travelers, Liberty Mutual).
  • Medications discounts through CVS Caremark.
  • Pet Discounts
  • Employer paid life insurance.
  • Progyny Fertility and Family building.
  • 401k 3% match with additional 3% of earnings from prior year added to the following year, vested after 3 years.
  • Free Pair of Steel Toe Boots and Prescription Safety Glasses Annually.
  • Short Term Disability Benefits after 90 days (employee receives 60% of their salary while on STD.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with 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 and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!


Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationship with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

 

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

 

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles...People like you! Wabtec

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Day shift,

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