Fabrication Programmer
Wabtec

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: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

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.

Role Summary: Responsible to support programming efforts in B5 and B7 Fabrication plants

Our Erie, PA site is the largest facility under Wabtec; located on beautiful Lake Erie in Northern Pennsylvania and part of the Wabtec family of companies. Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Whether it's freight rail, transit, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people - together - are accelerating the future of transportation. At Wabtec, we are moving and improving the world!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Create and modify programs for VTLs, VMCs, bending machines, lasers and Burn tables
  
• Develop new solutions under guidance and/or in a team setting or based upon precedents in the organizations
  
• Work together with business leadership
  
• Specify needs, communicates about project approach and presents outcomes of research done
  
• Deliver products as part of a team and works on cross functional teams
  
• Leads analytical and design activities using proven technologies and vested approaches and methods
  
• Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives
  
• Support P&E strategic investment process and implementations
  
• Assist with new product introductions
  
• Provide leadership and oversight for tooling inventory and storage for both Fabrication plants
  
• Provide planning and producibility back up support as needed
  

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or High School Diploma/GED with at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing
  
• Prior experience working in Fabrication manufacturing and programming equipment highly preferred
  

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
  
• String interpersonal and leadership skills
  
• Able to write programs for VTLs, VMCs, bending machines, lasers and Burn tables (plasma/torch heads)
  
• Understanding of the PPAP quality process and be able to qualify parts from conception through validation
  
• Strong understanding of multiple types of controllers: Fanuc, Okuma, etc
  
• Ability to design holding fixtures and optimize tooling to increase efficiency to reduce costs
  
• Knowledge in Mastercam, TeamCenter, Octopus, Virtek and/or SigmaNest/TruNest technologies highly desired
  
• Experience with Bluco Welding tables desirable
  
• Proficient in CNC code, alarms, process problem solving and troubleshooting skills
  
• Capable of performing machinist assignments
  
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams
  
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
  
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
  
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
  
• Working knowledge of Office products and ERP software
  
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with others
  

Physical and Mental Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for long durations of time and be mobile throughout the workday. Employee must be able to effectively communicate (talk and hear), and use hands and fingers to handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Regularly required to operate a variety of automated office machines which includes a computer, printer, copy machine, calculator, telephone, etc. Must be able to move or carry objects or materials.

Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn, apply and teach new information or skills; and interact with other employees, customers and vendors.

Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an indoor manufacturing environment. The employee will work in areas exposed to production activities to include but not limited to production machinery, assembly operations, overhead cranes usage, and forklift traffic. The employee will be required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to workplace hazards.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world's toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles...people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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