Production Operator - 1st Shift
Wabtec10 months ago
Cleveland, OH, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
At our Cleveland Service Center in Cleveland, Ohio, we re-manufacture alternators for EVO, HDL, and FDL locomotives. As an Electric Mechanic A, you will dismantle, clean, repair, and rebuild components across multiple product lines while driving 5S and lean projects. This is a 1st shift position with standard hours Monday–Friday, 6:30 am–3:00 pm, offering competitive Compensation: $24.48/hr.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform complicated operations including assembling, dismantling, cleaning, inspecting, and repairing components.
- Maintain a strong focus on safety awareness and accident prevention.
- Interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, maintenance manuals, parts lists, and prints.
- Diagnose electrical and mechanical issues and implement corrective actions to improve process and quality.
- Demonstrate flexibility by performing all tasks required to repair Alternators and Generators.
- Participate in and execute 5S and lean projects.
- Operate torches, large impact guns, and various hand tools such as sanders, grinders, and drills.
Required Qualifications
- At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent experience.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Ability to work unsupervised in a fast-paced environment.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to follow technical instructions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Tow Motor experience.
Benefits & Perks
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits available day 1.
- $500 referral bonus after 60 days of employment.
- $10,000 annual tuition reimbursement.
- Mental Health assistance via Spring Health, Teladoc, and Headspace.
- Auto/Home/Renter’s Insurance Discounts (Farmers, Travelers, Liberty Mutual).
- Medication discounts through CVS Caremark.
- Pet Discounts and employer-paid life insurance.
- Progyny Fertility and Family Building benefits.
- 401k 3% match with an additional 3% of prior year earnings.
- Free pair of steel-toe boots and prescription safety glasses annually.
- Short Term Disability Benefits after 90 days (60% salary replacement).
Required Skills
Safety Awareness
Cleaning
Assembly
Lean Manufacturing
Repair
5S
Use of Hand Tools
Inspection
Electrical Troubleshooting
Dismantling
Mechanical Troubleshooting