Assembly


Company Description

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation 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! http://www.WabtecCorp.com


Job Description

Assembler

 

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, we 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.

 

Who will you be working with?

Fulmer/Perma-Cast is a manufacturer company and distributor of electric motor brush holders and job shop of machined parts located at Westmoreland Industrial Park III in Export, Pennsylvania.  We are committed to provide world class quality and service of outstanding value to our customers which is aligned with our organizations vision and mission as it supports its corporate strategic direction and stake holders.

 

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Fulmer Company team, you will be responsible for producing high quality components for a variety of industries including transportation, power generation, industrial, and marine. Our end users rely on us to provide solutions to their challenges.

 

Summary:

 At Fulmer/Perma-Cast; our focus is on building high-quality Transportation & Power Generation Brush Holders, Permanent Mold Castings, Specialty CNC Machining and Manufacturing at competitive prices and extending personalized service to Fulmer/(Wabtec’s) customers. We are ISO certified and the Quality team ensures compliance with Fulmer’s (Wabtec) quality standards and is instrumental in furnishing our customers with a quality and reliable product.  

 


What do we want to know about you?

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to work effectively unsupervised.
  • Strategic and creative thinking to analyze issues that may arise and create solutions.
  • Ability to respond positively to feedback and implement change in process and procedures as needed.
  • Basic math skills
  • Ability to understand and interpret drawings, BOMs and procedures.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Possess basic math skills.
  • Requires a basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

 

What will your typical day look like?

  • Assembles components according to blueprints, routers, work orders, checklists, and specifications to build, assemble, and test parts and finished goods that meet quality standards in an accurate and timely fashion.
  • Accurately completes assembly checklists.
  • Monitors stock bins in work area and reports stock needs to Shop Floor Lead(s).
  • Ensures a safe and healthy work environment by following company standards and procedures.
  • Adheres to the Wabtec Code of Conduct.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to work effectively unsupervised.
  • Strategic and creative thinking to analyze issues that may arise and create solutions.
  • Ability to respond positively to feedback and implement change in process and procedures as needed.
  • Basic math skills
  • Ability to understand and interpret drawings, BOMs and procedures.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Possess basic math skills.
  • Requires a basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $18.00-20.00The 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.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.

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